Lead Contracts Supervisor - Surfacing & Civils

Breedon Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

25 days leave + 10 BH

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Career development programs

Make a difference day

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking a Contracts Supervisor at our Lisburn site to support DFI framework contracts across Northern Ireland. You will oversee day-to-day surfacing and civils works, plan resources, and coordinate labour, plant and subcontractors to deliver safely, on time and within budget.

You will lead site teams, monitor quality and safety, assist with cost reviews and invoicing, and liaise with customers during contract meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in surfacing/highways/road works.
• Experience coordinating site-based teams and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of materials, plant, specs and construction methods.
• StrongHealth & Safety and quality awareness on site.
• Excellent planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving in fast-moving site environments.
• Good commercial awareness including cost control and contract performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, programme and supervise day-to-day surfacing and civils works with Contracts Manager.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant, materials and resources.
• Lead site teams; set expectations and promote teamwork.
• Ensure works are safe, compliant and within Breedon procedures and contract requirements.
• Monitor workmanship quality and materials for high standards.
• Carry out site inspections and maintain safety, quality and operational records.
• Identify, escalate and resolve operational issues quickly.
• Monitor resource usage to ensure efficiency; assist with cost reviews and invoicing.
• Support measurement, valuation and subcontractor payments; maintain records.
• Engage with customers/clients and represent Breedon at meetings.
• Collaborate with Asphalt, Quarrying, Technical, H&S, Quality, HR and Finance teams.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Site management

Health & Safety

Planning & organising

Commercial awareness

Communication

Education

BSc Civil Engineering or related

Job description

Breedon Group is seeking a Contracts Supervisor at our Lisburn site to support DFI framework contracts across Northern Ireland. You will oversee day-to-day surfacing and civils works, plan resources, and coordinate labour, plant and subcontractors to deliver safely, on time and within budget.

You will lead site teams, monitor quality and safety, assist with cost reviews and invoicing, and liaise with customers during contract meetings.