Ground Supervisor

PE Global International; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global International is recruiting a Ground Supervisor for a leading multi-national Energy technology client near Norwich. This is an initial 6 months contract with October 2026 start.

Pay rate is £249.76 per day PAYE or £330.49ph Umbrella, with on-site duties across the construction site. The role requires strong practical construction-site experience, a solid understanding of HSE and safe systems of work, and the ability to coordinate multiple trades and contractors in a busy site.

Qualifications

• Strong practical construction-site experience.
• Good understanding of HSE requirements and safe systems of work.
• Strong field supervision and coordination skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple contractors and trades simultaneously.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing and work interfaces.
• Proactive approach to housekeeping and site standards.
• Ability to identify problems early and drive practical solutions.
• Confident but respectful communication with contractors and site personnel.
• Ability to prioritise activities in a busy construction environment.
• Willingness to spend a significant proportion of the working day in the field rather than solely in the site office.
• Strong ownership mentality and willingness to follow actions through to closure.

Responsibilities

• The Ground Supervisor is responsible for supporting the safe, coordinated, and efficient execution of day-to-day construction activities across the site.
• The role will maintain a strong and visible presence in the field, ensuring that HSE requirements, housekeeping standards, work-area coordination, access arrangements, and interfaces between different trades and contractors are effectively managed.
• The Ground Supervisor will work closely with all company site disciplines and contractors to ensure activities are properly coordinated and executed in accordance with the priorities and directions established by the Site Manager and Construction Manager.
• The role is intended to provide a clear operational link between site management and the workforce, helping identify and resolve day-to-day site issues before they affect safety, quality, programme, or productivity.

Skills

Construction-site experience

HSE understanding

Field supervision

Coordination of trades

Contractor communication

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Ground Supervisor for a leading multi-national Energy technology client based near Norwich.

This is an initial 6 months contract position. Start date ideally in October 2026.

Pay rate is £249.76 per day PAYE or £330.49ph Umbrella.

Duties of the role/Responsibilities

• The Ground Supervisor is responsible for supporting the safe, coordinated, and efficient execution of day-to-day construction activities across the site.
• The role will maintain a strong and visible presence in the field, ensuring that HSE requirements, housekeeping standards, work-area coordination, access arrangements, and interfaces between different trades and contractors are effectively managed.
• The Ground Supervisor will work closely with all company site disciplines and contractors to ensure activities are properly coordinated and executed in accordance with the priorities and directions established by the Site Manager and Construction Manager.
• The role is intended to provide a clear operational link between site management and the workforce, helping identify and resolve day-to-day site issues before they affect safety, quality, programme, or productivity.

Education/Experience

• Strong practical construction-site experience.
• Good understanding of HSE requirements and safe systems of work.
• Strong field supervision and coordination skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple contractors and trades simultaneously.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing and work interfaces.
• Proactive approach to housekeeping and site standards.
• Ability to identify problems early and drive practical solutions.
• Confident but respectful communication with contractors and site personnel.
• Ability to prioritise activities in a busy construction environment.
• Willingness to spend a significant proportion of the working day in the field rather than solely in the site office.
• Strong ownership mentality and willingness to follow actions through to closure.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***

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