Project Supervisor

Utilise Recruitment Ltd.; Little Irchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Utilise Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Project Supervisor to oversee civil engineering projects across the UK. The role focuses on planning, coordination, safety, and client liaison, with occasional national travel from Northamptonshire.

An experienced candidate will manage documentation, resources, and programme delivery to meet client expectations. The position requires at least two years in project coordination or supervisory roles, a CSCS card, SMSTS/IOSH, and strong IT and communication

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a project coordination, supervisory, or operational role.
• Knowledge of highways or civil engineering specifications and industry standards.
• SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating multiple work activities.
• Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate project activities from mobilisation through to completion.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, site teams, and key stakeholders.
• Prepare project documentation including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Health & Safety records.
• Ensure compliance with company, client, and legislative health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Liaise with procurement teams to ensure materials, plant, and equipment are available when required.
• Develop and issue project work packs and site information to operational teams.
• Manage labour, plant, and material resources to achieve programme and budget objectives.
• Review and authorise site records, timesheets, and progress reports.
• Attend client and project meetings, maintaining strong and professional working relationships.
• Assist with project change control and ensure all variations are accurately recorded.
• Maintain project documentation including completion records, handover information, and as-built documentation.
• Carry out site inspections, quality checks, safety audits, and toolbox talks.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to site operatives, including inductions, training, and performance reviews.

Skills

Project coordination

Supervisory experience

Highways knowledge

Health & safety

SMSTS / IOSH

CSCS Card

MS Word / Excel

Communication skills

Team leadership

Organisation

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management qualification

CDM Regulations qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Project Supervisor

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: Up to 40,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + Car Allowance

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing infrastructure and civil engineering organisation seeking a Project Supervisor to support the successful delivery of projects across the UK.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated individual with experience in highways, street lighting, traffic signs, or civil engineering environments. You'll be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and day-to-day management of projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client expectations.

Based in Northamptonshire, the role will involve occasional national travel depending on project locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate project activities from mobilisation through to completion.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, site teams, and key stakeholders.
• Prepare project documentation including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Health & Safety records.
• Ensure compliance with company, client, and legislative health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Liaise with procurement teams to ensure materials, plant, and equipment are available when required.
• Develop and issue project work packs and site information to operational teams.
• Manage labour, plant, and material resources to achieve programme and budget objectives.
• Review and authorise site records, timesheets, and progress reports.
• Attend client and project meetings, maintaining strong and professional working relationships.
• Assist with project change control and ensure all variations are accurately recorded.
• Maintain project documentation including completion records, handover information, and as-built documentation.
• Carry out site inspections, quality checks, safety audits, and toolbox talks.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to site operatives, including inductions, training, and performance reviews.

Essential Requirements

• At least two years' experience within a project coordination, supervisory, or operational role.
• Knowledge of highways or civil engineering specifications and industry standards.
• SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating multiple work activities.
• Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage competing priorities.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Experience managing project costs, budgets, and programmes.
• Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related qualification.
• Temporary Works Coordinator certification.
• Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification.
• Understanding of NEC contracts.
• Experience using Microsoft Project or similar planning software.

Suitable Backgrounds This opportunity would suit candidates with experience in:

• Highways
• Civil Engineering
• Street Lighting
• Traffic Signs & Signals
• Infrastructure Projects
• Utilities
• Construction Operations

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to 40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Car Allowance
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of infrastructure and civil engineering projects
• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to nationally recognised highways and infrastructure schemes