Site Supervisor

Thatcher Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the United Kingdom is searching for an experienced Site Supervisor to manage onsite operations for commercial refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in building or interiors contracting and at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include daily supervision of site activities, communication with stakeholders, and maintaining health and safety standards. The position offers competitive extras like overtime, healthcare benefits, and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Company bonuses

Healthcare benefits

Company vehicle

Laptop

Tablet

Mobile phone

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience of building and/or interiors contracting.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or project management role.
• A qualification in Health and Safety site supervision required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all onsite activities on a day-to-day basis.
• Complete daily site paperwork including audits and inspections.
• Liaise with project manager and stakeholders.

Education

Health and Safety site supervision qualification

First Aid course

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Site Supervisor

An exciting construction Site Supervisor role with a high‑spec commercial refurbishment contractor.

The Role

This role would suit someone that can handle pressure and prioritise own their workload. You will be a self‑starter that works in a pro‑active manner and is able to communicate at all levels with clients, suppliers, and contractors.

You will have experience of supervising or working on interior fit‑out and/or building projects and will be capable of managing all onsite activities on a day‑to‑day basis, reporting back to the project manager or administration team.

Due to the nature of work for some of our clients, there will be a requirement to undertake security clearances.

We are looking to grow the team to cover the growing workloads in the region; however, the business does work nationally and the role will involve periods of staying away in the week when required. Hotel accommodation & subsistence will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

As Site Supervisor you will have a 'step‑up, step‑down' approach to working within a team to cover all practical aspects of a project with the objective of exceeding our clients' expectations. This will include:

Pre‑contract

• Surveys, support with the implementation of Health & Safety plan.

Construction Phase

• Site set up & preparation
• Completing daily site paperwork (Inductions / Permits / Audits / Inspections)
• Maintaining project plan, scheduling and checking of materials and labour to ensure uninterrupted work and good productivity, site liaison with the client, authorities and subcontractors as required.
• Site supervision sub‑contractors, contract administration, variation control (inc. communicating implications to cost and programme), progressive snagging (appraisal and application)
• Liaise with project manager and stakeholders
• Attend site meetings with project manager / client representatives
• Comfortable to oversee most aspects of carpentry, partitioning, ceiling installation and general building skills on site to suit project requirements.

Key Skills Required

• PC literate – MS Word, MS Excel (MS Project desirable)
• Good communicator – written, oral and numerate
• A qualification in Health and Safety site supervision and site experience; SMSTS qualification
• Successfully completed a First Aid course
• Able to solve problems creatively and prioritise workloads

Key Qualities and Experience Required

• Trustworthy
• Hard working
• Team player
• Eye for quality
• Commercial mind - able to develop opportunities and improve margins.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Minimum 5 years experience of building and/or interiors contracting.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or project management role.
• Proven track record.

On Offer

The offer includes the opportunity to work within a supportive and positive team culture with a business that offers development and training and career development. Along with the basic package, they also offer a wide range of competitive extras including overtime, company bonuses, healthcare, company vehicle, laptop, tablet and mobile phone.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Site Supervisor or a construction trades specialist with supervisory experience and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to deliver diverse projects, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please submit your CV today. Alternatively, feel free to call Fiona Corbett at Thatcher Associates for a private and confidential conversation.