Site Supervisor

Browne Group; Falmer; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Site Supervisor role at Browne oversees the day‑to‑day running of our construction sites, delivering projects safely, on programme and within budget. You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors, labour, plant and materials, ensuring compliance with design, quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

Based in Falmer or Chatham with daily travel to sites across Kent, Sussex and Hampshire, this 45‑hour week role requires strong leadership and hands‑on site experience to drive productivity

Qualifications

• Experience supervising construction sites within water/wastewater utilities.
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, quality and regulatory compliance with hands‑on site experience.
• Proficient in planning, problem‑solving, reporting and using digital site management tools.
• Relevant qualifications including SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day running of construction sites, ensuring safety and productivity.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors, manage labour, plant and materials.
• Ensure works meet design, quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues, maintain accurate site records and drive productivity.

Skills

Site supervision

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Health and safety

Regulatory compliance

Quality standards

Planning

Problem solving

Reporting

Digital site tools

Education

SMSTS

NRSWA Supervisor

First Aid

Tools

Site management software

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.

About Browne

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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.