Groundworks Site Supervisor – Drainage & Civils (Somerset)

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Job summary

Professional Personnel Management Ltd is seeking a Groundworks Site Supervisor to oversee drainage and civil projects across Somerset and surrounding areas, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring safe, high-quality delivery within programme and budget.

The role combines supervisory responsibility with hands-on site support, including operating plant when required and maintaining effective communication with clients and residents. 40k-50k salary, van provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising groundworks or civil engineering projects.
• Experience working on drainage, foundations, earthworks or external works.
• Current SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple sites.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications, including checking levels and setting out.
• Good understanding of CDM 2015, excavation safety, temporary works and underground service avoidance.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive a transit tipper.
• Competent with basic IT, email and site reporting applications.
• CPCS or NPORS tickets for 360 excavator and forward tipping dumper.
• NVQ Level 3 or above in Site Supervision.
• First Aid at Work.
• Experience within drainage, sewage treatment or water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Trailer towing entitlement (B+E).

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple groundworks and civil engineering sites, ensuring safe systems of work are followed.
• Implement and monitor health and safety procedures in accordance with CDM 2015.
• Review subcontractor RAMS, conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and regular site inspections.
• Monitor excavation safety, temporary works, plant operations and permit requirements.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, taking appropriate corrective action.
• Coordinate subcontractors and their working foremen across multiple projects.
• Monitor productivity, workmanship and overall site performance.
• Plan and coordinate site activities to meet project programmes and recover delays.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and relevant regulations.
• Complete quality inspections, test records, progress photographs and as-built documentation.
• Manage snagging and ensure projects are ready for handover.
• Monitor plant hire, material usage and waste to maintain budget control.
• Record variations and dayworks accurately.

Skills

Site supervision

Health & safety

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Site Supervision

SSSTS/SMSTS

First Aid at Work

CSCS Card

CPCS/NPORS (360 excavator) or forward tipping dumper

Job description

Professional Personnel Management Ltd is seeking a Groundworks Site Supervisor to oversee drainage and civil projects across Somerset and surrounding areas, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring safe, high-quality delivery within programme and budget.

The role combines supervisory responsibility with hands-on site support, including operating plant when required and maintaining effective communication with clients and residents. 40k-50k salary, van provided.