Senior Civils & Piling Construction Lead

First Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Civils & Piling Superintendent to join the Onshore Construction Team in Cornwall. The role leads a large site team across civils and piling, ensuring planning, supervision, HSE compliance and productivity on site.

You will read and interpret drawings, manage costs, coordinate multiple disciplines and drive construction progress while maintaining quality and safety standards. Experience in civils and piling is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven construction site experience within civils and piling environments.
• Strong construction trade background with an in-depth understanding of multiple construction disciplines.
• Ability to deputise for Construction Management when required.
• Ability to read, interpret and challenge construction drawings across all disciplines.
• Ability to monitor and manage construction costs.
• Ability to compile, review and approve Construction Work Packs (CWPs) and associated documentation.
• Ability to coordinate and manage construction activities across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to compile handover and commissioning dossiers.
• Ability to define and work within system and construction boundaries.
• Ability to prepare and contribute to monthly progress and performance reports.
• Understanding of BS5975 Temporary Works requirements.
• Ability to undertake Quantity Surveying-related duties across multiple disciplines.
• Studies and becomes familiar with relevant construction drawings, scopes of work, specifications, construction man-hour estimates, material schedules and equipment schedules.
• Coordinates the activities of supervisory personnel, ensuring effective communication and control of site activities.
• Working knowledge of all applicable Health & Safety legislation and associated responsibilities, including but not limited to:
• Site Inductions
• Permit to Work Systems (Issuer/Approver)
• CDM Regulations 2015
• Assessment and approval of Method Statements
• COSHH Requirements
• PUWER Requirements
• Implements and promotes the Construction Safety Plan.

Responsibilities

• Directs a large group of people within the civils and piling disciplines on a construction site.
• Provides leadership and is responsible for scheduling, workface planning, coordinating, supervising, ensuring HSE compliance, supporting apprentice training and driving productivity of construction crews.
• Monitors costs and quality control.
• Plans and allocates workforce requirements to maintain adequate manpower levels for scheduled construction activities.
• Monitors labour requirements, efficiency and productivity of construction crews.
• Understands and applies company labour relations policies and procedures.
• Works with a high degree of autonomy and regular interaction with senior construction management.
• Duties are assigned in line with operational objectives, priorities and critical activities.
• Work is reviewed to ensure conformity with company policies and sound construction practices.
• Exercises work direction over construction personnel, providing guidance and instruction on work methods and verifying completed work to ensure compliance with required standards.
• Communicates effectively with site personnel and the construction management team.
• Demonstrates the ability to influence others, build strong working relationships, and recognise and resolve conflict where required.
• Advanced understanding of systems, processes and tools relating to civils and piling activities.
• Able to support others, troubleshoot issues and contribute to the development and improvement of working practices.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

HSE Compliance

Drawing Interpretation

Cost Monitoring

Site Supervision

Coordination

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Civils & Piling Superintendent to join the Onshore Construction Team in Cornwall. The role leads a large site team across civils and piling, ensuring planning, supervision, HSE compliance and productivity on site.

You will read and interpret drawings, manage costs, coordinate multiple disciplines and drive construction progress while maintaining quality and safety standards. Experience in civils and piling is essential.