On-Site Fibre Supervisor: Lead Safety & Quality (UK Builds)

Circet; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Employee assistance programmes

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Circet UK is seeking an On-Site Supervisor to oversee fibre optic network build projects across the UK from our Scotland (Central Belt) sites. The role focuses on delivering high-quality work on time, driving a safety-first culture, and ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years in site supervision or 5+ years in field fibre builds with leadership exposure, strong problem-solving abilities, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years’ experience in site supervision or foreman roles within telecoms, fibre, or civil engineering.
• OR 5+ years hands-on field experience in fibre network builds with leadership exposure.
• Strong working knowledge of fibre build practices (FTTx, civils, cabling, testing).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and on-site problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and managing construction logistics.
• SMSTS or SSSTS.
• NRSWA Supervisor.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in promoting a robust Health & Safety culture across all sites.
• Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks, and ensure full PPE and training compliance.
• Conduct safety and quality audits, address issues promptly, and report incidents.
• Supervise civil and fibre works: trenching, ducting, cable blowing, splicing, testing.
• Coordinate and manage on-site teams and subcontractors to maximise efficiency.
• Ensure all work meets technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate site records, including progress, permits, photos, and logs.
• Serve as the key contact for local authorities, contractors, and internal teams.
• Track site progress, report KPIs, and elevate issues to the Project Manager.

Skills

Site supervision

Telecoms

Fibre networks

Leadership

Reading drawings

Problem solving

SMSTS/SSSTS

NRSWA

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Circet UK is seeking an On-Site Supervisor to oversee fibre optic network build projects across the UK from our Scotland (Central Belt) sites. The role focuses on delivering high-quality work on time, driving a safety-first culture, and ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years in site supervision or 5+ years in field fibre builds with leadership exposure, strong problem-solving abilities, and a valid UK driving licence.