Site Supervisor

Construction, Property and Engineering; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting for experienced Site Supervisors to oversee local highway schemes based in Bexhill, East Sussex. You will manage day‑to‑day site operations, coordinate subcontractors and ensure compliance with RAMS and permits.

The role runs 6 months+, with hours 07:30–17:00, CIS payments, and a strong emphasis on safety, quality and programme delivery. Applicants must have highway civils experience and valid SMSTS, CSCS (Gold/Supervisor), NRSWA and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Proven track record supervising highway civils and major infrastructure schemes.
• Experience with RAMS, permits and site safety requirements.
• Strong ICT literacy for daily site administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day on-site operations and coordinate subcontractors.
• Manage site reporting, site diaries and permits using digital tools.
• Ensure compliance with RAMS, safety standards and quality checks.

Skills

Site supervision

Labour coordination

Tablet / laptop reporting

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card (Gold Supervisor or Black Managerial)

First Aid at Work

NRSWA Supervisor

EUSR (Desirable)

Tools

Tablets

Laptops

Job description

Site Supervisor / Senior Site Supervisor (Local Highways)

Location: Bexhill, East Sussex

Rate: £320 - £380 per day (Supervisor) | £380 - £450 per day (Senior Supervisor)

Payment Model: CIS

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 Months+

Project Overview

We are recruiting for experienced Site Supervisors and Senior Site Supervisors to oversee various local highway infrastructure schemes based out of Bexhill, East Sussex.

Projects range from smaller high-volume schemes (£200k - £500k) such as cycleways and junction improvements, through to major highway civil packages (£2m - £5m) including dual carriageways and roundabout construction. Works cover pure infrastructure delivery-including excavation, reinstatement, surfacing, kerbing, paving, drainage, street furniture, and civil engineering installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Management: Oversee day-to-day operations on site, briefing labor teams and directing specialised supply chain subcontractors.

• Digital Site Controls: Manage site reporting, log site diaries, issue Permits to Dig, and review digital project documents using a tablet/laptop.

• Safety & Permits: Conduct site inductions, deliver daily briefings, review RAMS, issue safe system permits, and enforce zero-harm standards.

• Temporary Works Awareness: Maintain ongoing vigilance over active site areas to identify and report any temporary works defects or risks.

• Quality & Programme: Inspect works on the ground directly against drawings, monitor progress against the construction schedule, and maintain quality assurance logs.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record supervising highway civils, major infrastructure schemes, or Section 278 works.

• Tech Literacy: Comfortable using tablets and laptops for daily site administration and reporting.

• Certifications:

  • SMSTS

  • CSCS Card (Gold Supervisor or Black Managerial)

  • First Aid at Work

  • NRSWA Supervisor (Essential)

  • EUSR (Desirable / Project specific)

• Mobility: Full UK Driving Licence mandatory.

Work hours

• Hours: 07:30 - 17:00 (Standard day shifts; rare night work may be required depending on highway access windows).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.