Geotechnical Site Supervisor

Ford & Stanley Select; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle or vehicle allowance

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Ford & Stanley Group is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Site Supervisor to oversee field operations across the UK, coordinating site teams and ensuring strict adherence to project plans and safety standards.

You will manage labour, subcontractors and plant, read and interpret drawings, and report progress to management. A Full UK Driving Licence and strong leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Supervisor/Foreman on civil/infrastructure projects.
• Experience on highways, rail, or construction projects.
• Strong health and safety knowledge on sites.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to read drawings and construction docs.
• Good organisational and planning abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site activities and coordinate teams.
• Manage labour, subcontractors, plant and materials.
• Ensure works follow project specifications and methodologies.
• Monitor progress against programmes.
• Conduct quality inspections and maintain site records.
• Deliver site inductions and safety talks.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, engineers and project managers.
• Produce daily reports and updates.

Skills

Site supervision

Health & safety

Communication

Reading drawings

Planning

Driving licence

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

NRSWA/PTS certification

Ground engineering experience

Tools

CSCS Card

NRSWA

PTS

Job description

Geotechnical Site Supervisor

Location: UK Wide (Travel Required)

Salary: Competitive + Vehicle/Allowance + Benefits

£(phone number removed) (negotiable)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Site Supervisor to join a growing ground engineering and asset preservation team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of infrastructure, highways, rail, construction, and ground improvement projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site activities and coordinate site teams.
• Manage labour, subcontractors, plant, and materials.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with project specifications and approved methodologies.
• Monitor progress against project programmes and milestones.
• Conduct quality inspections and maintain site records.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Promote and enforce a strong health, safety, and environmental culture.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, engineers, and project managers.
• Identify and resolve site issues in a proactive and professional manner.
• Produce daily reports and communicate project updates to management.

Projects You'll Work On

• Ground improvement schemes
• Infrastructure and highway projects
• Rail and transport works
• Bridge approaches and embankments
• Void filling and subsidence remediation projects
• Asset preservation and ground stabilisation works
• Specialist civil engineering projects

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Supervisor, Site Engineer, Foreman, or similar supervisory role.
• Experience working on civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, rail, or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements on construction sites.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Good organisational and planning abilities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• SSSTS or SMSTS.
• CSCS Card.
• First Aid at Work.
• NRSWA, PTS, or other industry-specific certifications.
• Experience in ground engineering, remediation, or specialist construction works.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary package.
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Exposure to high-profile infrastructure and ground engineering projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floorto boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civilpartnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy