Environmental Supervisor

Involve Recruitment; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Involve Recruitment is seeking an experienced Environmental Supervisor to support a major Port Talbot redevelopment. You will supervise day-to-day site operations across multiple areas, ensuring adherence to environmental management plans, method statements, and safety requirements.

Working alongside the Site Manager and ecologists, you will monitor compliance, coordinate subcontractors, carry out inspections, maintain records, and promote best practice.

Qualifications

• Supervisory role in environmental or civil projects.
• Experience working with ecologists and environmental teams.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and site compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors and activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site operations across multiple work areas.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with Environmental Management Plans, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Monitor compliance with environmental legislation, project specifications, and health & safety requirements.
• Coordinate site teams, specialist subcontractors, and ecologists to ensure work is delivered to programme.
• Carry out site inspections, environmental monitoring, and quality checks.
• Identify and report environmental risks, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries, and environmental documentation.
• Support toolbox talks, site inductions, and promote best practice across the workforce.
• Liaise with the Site Manager, client representatives, and wider project team to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Supervisory experience

SSSTS/SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Driving licence

Environmental legislation

Subcontractor management

Job description

An established environmental contractor has secured a major project as part of the redevelopment of the Port Talbot Steelworks and is seeking an experienced Environmental Supervisor to support the delivery of a large-scale programme of environmental and civil engineering works.

The project includes habitat relocation, major earthworks, and associated environmental works across three separate sites. Working closely with the Site Manager and project team, the successful candidate will supervise daily site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with environmental legislation and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site operations across multiple work areas.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with Environmental Management Plans, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Monitor compliance with environmental legislation, project specifications, and health & safety requirements.
• Coordinate site teams, specialist subcontractors, and ecologists to ensure work is delivered to programme.
• Carry out site inspections, environmental monitoring, and quality checks.
• Identify and report environmental risks, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries, and environmental documentation.
• Support toolbox talks, site inductions, and promote best practice across the workforce.
• Liaise with the Site Manager, client representatives, and wider project team to ensure successful project delivery.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within environmental, ecological, or civil engineering projects.
• Experience working alongside ecologists and specialist environmental teams is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation, pollution prevention, and site compliance.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate multiple work activities.
• Valid SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• Valid First Aid at Work qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a landmark regeneration project at Port Talbot Steelworks.
• Initial 24-month programme with the potential for additional works.
• Career development with a rapidly expanding environmental specialist contractor.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for ongoing training and progression