Site Manager Civil Engineering

Clarke Bridges Resourcing Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Site Supervisor with a strong background in civil engineering and groundworks. This pivotal role involves overseeing site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining high-quality work on medium to large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing subcontractors and delivering projects on time and within budget. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the successful execution of construction projects across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving construction environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing subcontractors and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Strong understanding of civils/groundworks and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external works packages, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Direct operations of operatives and subcontractors on site.
• Liaise with project managers for cost control and compliance.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Project Management

Quality Control

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

CSCS/CSR Supervisor Card

Asbestos Awareness

SMSTS

Professional Qualification

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

Our client is one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.
They are now seeking to recruit an experienced Site Supervisor with a civils/groundworks bias to join the team within their Construction Division.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will preferably come from an engineering background or have a good understanding of engineering requirements. Candidates must have a proven track record of success in safe delivery of high quality, medium to large scale projects to budget and programme.

Day to day duties and responsibilities will typically include but not be limited to:

1. Assisting with overseeing the external works packages to completion, focusing on coordinating and monitoring the works on site, along with the implementation of the QA process which will include regular liaison with the client/end user.
2. Directing and supervising day to day operations of operatives and sub-contractors ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
3. Ensuring material requisitions are issued in adequate time to stay within the constraints of the programme as well as managing the delivery.
4. Ensuring a consistently high standard of work is produced in accordance with specification and quality standards through regular quality inspections.
5. Ensuring works are carried out safely, fulfilling the health, safety and welfare responsibilities as detailed in the Company's Policy Procedures.
6. Liaising with the Project Manager and Site Colleagues regarding cost control, waste management, variations, and confirmation of instructions.
7. Raising NCR's for works undertaken that are of poor quality.
8. Ensuring that sub-contractors compile and issue inspection and test plans (ITP's) for various works packages, and that these are checked and closed out accordingly.
9. Compiling snagging lists and managing the process for closing out.
10. Understanding their duties and responsibilities with regards to current Health and Safety/CDM legislation, and the responsibilities of other parties, ensuring compliance on each project.
11. Undertaking the role of temporary works coordinator (where applicable).
12. Ensuring labour only sub-contractors have been properly assessed for the tasks they are undertaking and that method statements and risk assessments are in place for them.

Qualifications

Essential

• CSCS/CSR Supervisor Card
• Asbestos Awareness
• SMSTS
• Hold Security Check level of security clearance

Desirable

• First Aid at Work
• Professional qualification

Experience

Relevant previous experience in one or more of the following:

• Engineering background and good understanding of civils/groundworks
• Proven ability to manage and control subcontractors in line with the project programme, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience of temporary works procedures
• Ability to operate within a team environment
• Ability to produce short term programmes
• Quality focused leadership skills
• IT skills