NEC4 Site Supervisor

Wilde Consulting Engineers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major consulting engineering firm is seeking an NEC4 Site Supervisor for a 12-month project in Greater Manchester. This full-time role involves overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has relevant NEC qualifications and experience in transportation infrastructure projects. Additional responsibilities include managing safety inspections and preparing progress reports, with potential for evening or weekend work.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a supervisory role pertaining to NEC4 contracts.
• Experience working on local authority schemes in Greater Manchester.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate construction activities with stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections for safety hazards.
• Prepare and submit progress reports.
• Manage change orders and contractual issues.
• Keep accurate daily logs, inspection reports and safety records.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure all site activities comply with contractual terms and conditions.
• Assist in managing change orders and compensation events.
• Support on multiple projects (up to five) with budgets from £100k to £5m.
• Monitor traffic management and update related plans (GMRAPS).
• Experience on highways and transportation projects, walk/cycle schemes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience of working on highways and transportation projects

Knowledgeable in CDM regulations

Awareness of project and financial management

Management of change orders

Education

Relevant NEC contract qualifications

CSCS Card or NEBOSH

Tools

CSCS card

NEBOSH certification

Job description

Opportunity: NEC4 Site Supervisor
Location: Greater Manchester
Rate: Negotiable and Competitive
Duration: 12 months
IR35: Outside

NEC4 Site Supervisor to support a busy major projects team in Greater Manchester. The primary function of the role is to undertake the duties of the NEC4 ECC Supervisor in accordance with the NEC4 Engineering & Construction Contract.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all construction activities are performed in compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders, including contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and the project management team.
• Strong communication skills, capable of fostering a collaborative environment and engaging with stakeholders across various levels including the public.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Attend and contribute to site meetings, providing updates on site activities and progress.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities, including daily logs, inspection reports, and safety records.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports.
• Ensure that all site activities comply with the contractual terms and conditions.
• Assist in the management of change orders, compensation events, and other contractual issues.
• Experience of working on local authority schemes in Greater Manchester
• Supervision of contractors on site and verification of valuations for completed works.
• Continuous monitoring of traffic management arrangements and updating of the associated GMRAPS.
• Experience of working on highways and transportation infrastructure projects, including walk/cycle schemes is essential.
• Experience of working across multiple projects (up to five at any one time) simultaneously with construction values ranging from £100k to £5m is desirable.
• Relevant NEC contract and / or professional qualifications
• Awareness of project and financial management, capable of inputting into project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls effectively.
• Knowledgeable in CDM, health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring all projects comply with legal standards and best practices.
• Driving Licence and business insurance.
• Appropriate level of CSCS Card or NEBOSH.

It is expected that this will be a full‑time role (40 hours / week) from 5th January 2026 to 28th February 2027. Please note there could be ad‑hoc evening or weekend work or on occasion extended working days to support the schemes construction programmes.

The NEC4 Site Supervisor should be suitably qualified with relevant experience.