Highways & Civils Site Supervisor

Search Consultancy Ltd; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor for highway and infrastructure projects in the UK. You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors and plant, and ensure works are delivered to specification, on time and safely.

The role covers kerbing, drainage, road resurfacing and reinstatement works, with strong liaison to local authorities and clients. A solid safety culture and drawing interpretation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• CSCS Card holder with site supervision experience.
• First Aid at Work certification required.
• NRSWA and Temporary Works qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Section 278 highway works for authorities and main contractors.
• Manage day-to-day site operations for kerbing, drainage, and road works.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to hit programmes.
• Lead daily site briefings, toolbox talks and inductions.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, CDM Regulations, and procedures.
• Monitor quality and ensure works meet drawings and specs.
• Liaise with authorities, inspectors, clients and stakeholders.
• Manage permits to dig, permits to work and traffic management needs.
• Maintain site records, diaries, progress reports and workforce docs.
• Identify and mitigate site risks while promoting safety culture.
• Assist PMs with programme delivery and resource planning.
• Monitor productivity and ensure safe, efficient, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Highways experience

Project coordination

Health & Safety leadership

Reading drawings & specs

Education

SMSTS or SSSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

NRSWA (desirable)

Temporary Works Supervisor (desirable)

CPCS/NPORS Plant Qualifications (desirable)

Job description

Search Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor for highway and infrastructure projects in the UK. You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors and plant, and ensure works are delivered to specification, on time and safely.

The role covers kerbing, drainage, road resurfacing and reinstatement works, with strong liaison to local authorities and clients. A solid safety culture and drawing interpretation skills are essential.