Site Supervisor

Carrington West; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee highway term maintenance works in Bedfordshire on a 6-month contract. The role focuses on coordinating site activities, supervising operatives and subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely and to the required standards.

The ideal candidate will hold SSSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates, possess a full UK driving licence and have a proven track record in highways or civil engineering supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising highway maintenance or civil works.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and practices.
• Good communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple site activities to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day highway maintenance operations.
• Coordinate operatives, subcontractors, plant and materials.
• Ensure work complies with safety legislation and method statements.
• Maintain site records, diaries and safety documentation.
• Monitor progress against programme and report delays.
• Ensure works meet quality standards and contract specs.
• Interface with project managers and clients to support delivery.
• Address site issues and escalate when needed.

Skills

Site supervision

Health and safety

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

SSSTS certificate

CSCS card

First Aid certificate

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Site Supervisor - Highways Term Maintenance

Contract Duration: 6 Months
Location: Bedfordshire
Contract Type: Contract

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Supervisor on behalf of our Bedfordshire based client to oversee works under a highways term maintenance contract. This is a 6-month contract opportunity for a proactive and safety-conscious individual with experience supervising highways maintenance or civil engineering works.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating site activities, managing operatives and subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance throughout the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site operations across highways maintenance works.
• Coordinate site operatives, subcontractors, plant and materials to ensure works are delivered efficiently.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments and method statements.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and regular site inspections.
• Monitor work progress against programme requirements and report any issues or delays to the relevant management team.
• Ensure highways works are completed to the required quality standards and contractual specifications.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily reports, site diaries and relevant health and safety documentation.
• Ensure appropriate traffic management and safe working practices are maintained on site.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients and other stakeholders to support the successful delivery of works.
• Identify and address site issues, escalating concerns where necessary.

Requirements

• Valid SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) certificate.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Previous experience supervising site operations, ideally within highways maintenance, civil engineering or a similar infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of site health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Good communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple site activities and work effectively to deadlines.