Form Works Supervisor

SkyBlue Solutions; Leiston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortel is seeking an experienced Form Works Supervisor to oversee formwork, concrete operations and civil site activities in Ipswich. The role combines hands-on supervision with daily coordination of crews, safety, and quality across structures, earthworks and drainage.

Hours are 7:00–18:00, 12 days on / 2 days off with overtime after 39 hours. Read drawings, manage labour, RAMS, and ensure nuclear site access requires a DBS check.

Qualifications

• CSCS Gold/Black card required.
• SSSTS or SMSTS accreditation required.
• DBS check and mandatory drug/alcohol testing for nuclear site access.
• CV current and up-to-date.

Responsibilities

• Oversee formwork, concrete operations, rebar, drainage and groundworks; set crews to work.
• Monitor health and safety onsite and ensure compliance with RAMS and quality standards.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant and materials for safe progress.
• Assist with daily briefings, task allocations, and on-site coordination.
• Monitor work quality, productivity and adherence to drawings and specs.
• Maintain communication with site management, engineers and other supervisors.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings; apply formwork and civils techniques.
• Provide strong all-round civils supervision in structures and earthworks.

Skills

Reading drawings

Site supervision

Health & safety

Education

CSCS Gold/Black

SSSTS or SMSTS

DBS check

Up-to-date CV

Job description

Pay: £27.81 per hour

Job description:

Form Works Supervisor

Location: Ipswich IP164EW

Pay: £27.81 PAYE

Overtime rate after 39 hours

Hours: 7:00am-18:00 12 days on 2 days off every other weekend off

Fortel is looking for an experienced Supervisor This is an all-round supervisory role, involving hands-on oversight of structures, earthworks, and general construction operations, with flexibility to cover additional areas when team members are on leave.

Key Duties

• Overseeing concrete operations, formwork, rebar, drainage, and groundworks; setting contractors and crews to work
• Monitoring health, safety,
• RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), and quality
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant, and materials to ensure works progress safely and efficiently
• Assist with daily briefings, task allocations, and on-site coordination
• Monitor work quality, productivity, and adherence to specifications
• Maintain communication with site management, engineers, and other supervisors
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings; direct experience with formwork, concrete, and civil construction techniques.
• Strong all-round civils background: structures, earthworks and general construction operations

Requirements

• Valid Gold or Black CSCS
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• Up-to-date CV
• Must pass a DBS criminal record check and mandatory drug and alcohol testing for nuclear site access. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Fortel is an equal opportunity employer. We put people first and believe that by doing so, we are able to provide the highest quality service, while helping our workforce develop and strengthen skills to create sustainable careers.

Work Location: In person