Site Supervisor

Lechley Associates; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to coordinate construction operations on a significant cancer project. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of supervisory experience, hold essential qualifications like the SMSTS, and possess effective communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful infrastructure development and foster a safe work environment.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Support for Financial, Emotional, and Physical Wellbeing

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions autonomously on site.
• Proven ability to delegate tasks effectively and supervise personnel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction operations and oversee workers for your specific package of works.
• Collaborate with workforce and stakeholders to achieve health and safety objectives.
• Prepare work permits for daily operational tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

CSCS Supervisor (Gold) or Manager (Black) card

CISRS Basic Scaffold Inspection card

Job description

Site Supervisor

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Department: Engineering and infrastructure

Are you an experienced Site Supervisor looking to play a crucial role in the development of a state-of-the-arch cancer centre? Join the company's dynamic team and contribute to a project that will make a real difference.

Reporting to the project's Works Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating construction operations and overseeing workers within your specific package of works. This is a pivotal role where you will manage the day-to-day running of your work package, ensuring all activities are conducted safely and align with the latest drawings, specifications, and project programme.

About the Company

The company is committed to delivering impactful projects that contribute to a better future. As a Site Supervisor, you will be an integral part of this mission. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. We are proud to be recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 2024 and hold accreditations as a Living Wage and Disability Confident employer.

About You

We are looking for individuals whose values resonate with ours and who are eager to be part of a collaborative team. Our team members are known for their professionalism, strong communication skills, adaptability, integrity, and positive attitude. If you possess these qualities and can demonstrate the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

Our Benefits

• Inclusive work environment (Sunday Times Top 100 Employer 2024)
• 34 days holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support for Financial, Emotional, and Physical Wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Professional membership support
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Language lessons
• Life insurance
• Sick pay provisions
• Wellness Your Way programme
• Annual Health Checks
• Company Sports Club
• And much more…

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the workforce, supply chain partners, and other stakeholders to support the achievement of project and corporate health and safety objectives.
• Follow directives from and provide regular updates to the Works Manager.
• Prepare and issue necessary work permits for daily operational tasks.
• Verify that personnel assigned to your work packages possess the required competencies for their roles.
• Chair supervisory meetings and forums for your work packages, ensuring your team and supply chain are kept informed of current requirements and information.
• Provide feedback from the workforce and supply chain to the project leadership team.
• Ensure all activities within your work packages adhere to company procedures and standards, and that safe systems of work are developed and approved before commencement.
• Manage the deployment of appropriate plant, tools, and equipment, confirming suitability, inspection, maintenance, and quarantine as needed.
• Identify training requirements for employees and the supply chain where necessary.
• Oversee and coordinate supply chain activities within your work packages on a daily basis, managing their interfaces.

Essential Criteria

• Possess the legal right to work in the UK.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar supervisory role.
• Hold a valid CSCS card at Supervisor (Gold) or Manager (Black) level.
• Hold a CISRS Basic Scaffold Inspection card if required to inspect basic scaffolding.
• Hold the CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions autonomously on site.
• Strong teamwork capabilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Good understanding of relevant structural and civil engineering statutory procedures, particularly regarding Health and Safety.
• Advanced capability in problem-solving.
• Comfortable interacting effectively with all levels of management across different departments.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Competent in understanding and working to construction programmes.
• Proven ability to delegate tasks effectively and supervise personnel.
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills and meticulous attention to detail.