Site Supervisor

Browne Construction; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Browne Construction in the United Kingdom seeks a Site Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations on our water and civil engineering projects. You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and materials, ensuring work is delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

Based across Kent, Sussex and Hampshire, with contractual locations Falmer or Chatham, the role requires strong leadership, safety discipline and proactive problem-solving to maintain records and drive productivity over a

Qualifications

• Experience supervising construction sites within water/wastewater utilities.
• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills with experience managing teams.
• Solid knowledge of health, safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Planning, problem‑solving, reporting and using digital site management tools.
• SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor and First Aid or equivalent safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of our construction sites.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors, manage labour, plant and materials.
• Monitor progress, maintain accurate site records and drive productivity.
• Ensure works meet design, quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with Site Agents, Project Managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Team management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

SMSTS

NRSWA Supervisor

First Aid

Job description

The Site Supervisor oversees the day-to-day running of our construction sites, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget. This role is fundamental to achieving project success, combining hands‑on leadership with strong organisation and communication. You will coordinate site teams and subcontractors, manage labour, plant and materials, and ensure all works are carried out in line with design, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with Site Agents, Project Managers, and other stakeholders, you will monitor progress, resolve issues as they arise, maintain accurate site records, and drive productivity while upholding the highest standards of health, safety, and compliance. Please note that the contractual location for this role can be Falmer or Chatham. Our sites are based in Kent, Sussex and Hampshire and you will be required to attend sites within these areas on a daily basis. The contractual hours for the role is 45 hours a week.

• Experience supervising construction sites within water/wastewater utilities, with a track record of safely delivering work on time and to specification
• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills, with confidence managing teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of health, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, supported by hands‑on site experience
• Competent in planning, problem‑solving, reporting, and using digital site management tools
• Relevant qualifications including SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor, First Aid, and associated safety and operational certifications (please see role profile for full list)

If you're a confident site leader who thrives on responsibility and takes pride in running a safe, well‑organised, and productive site, we'd like to hear from you.

At Browne, we are engineering with purpose. We're a leading UK contractor working in the water and civil engineering sectors, delivering projects that help improve everyday life. From building water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment systems to maintaining reservoirs and drainage systems, we support cleaner water, stronger infrastructure, protection of the environment and more reliable services for communities. We offer a wide range of career opportunities both on site and behind the scenes. Whether your skills are in engineering, project delivery, safety, sustainability, commercial, planning or business support, there's a place for you at Browne. We value different perspectives and experiences, and we're proud to be a Silver Award Investors in Diversity accredited employer. Our teams use smart technology and a hands‑on approach to make sure every job is delivered safely and to a high standard. We support our clients through the full life of their assets, from construction and mechanical systems to long-term maintenance. Browne is part of Renew Holdings plc, a UK-based group of specialist engineering companies., The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.