Site Supervisor

Simply Recruitment Group; Glenridding; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop and mobile phone

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

Simply Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Site Supervisor for water and wastewater projects in the UK. Reporting to Site Manager, you will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate activities, and ensure works are completed safely, on time and to the required quality.

This contract role offers long-term development, exposure to major infrastructure delivery and a supportive project delivery team.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising large-scale water or wastewater projects.
• Strong understanding of CDM health and safety management.
• SSSTS qualification and CSCS Management Card.
• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) certification.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in delivering live water and wastewater projects.
• Mobilise and demobilise construction sites.
• Coordinate and supervise site activities to meet programme and budget.
• Oversee subcontractors, direct labour and supply chain partners.
• Prepare and implement RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.
• Review drawings and specifications for accuracy.
• Promote a strong safety culture and drive site improvements.
• Monitor labour resources and site productivity.
• Take ownership of site performance and project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

CDM regulations

SSSTS

CSCS Management Card

Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS)

First Aid at Work

Driving Licence

Job description

Site Supervisor

Location: Cumbria

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Start Date: ASAP

Sector: Water & Wastewater Treatment

About the Opportunity

Simply Recruitment Group is currently recruiting for an experienced Site Supervisor on behalf of a leading engineering contractor operating within the water and wastewater sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation delivering complex water treatment projects across Yorkshire and the wider UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the highest quality standards.

The position offers long-term career development, exposure to major infrastructure projects, and the opportunity to work within a highly experienced project delivery team.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, coordinating site activities, and ensuring works are completed safely and in accordance with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in the delivery of live water and wastewater projects.
• Assist with the mobilisation and demobilisation of construction sites.
• Coordinate and supervise site activities to ensure projects are delivered on programme and within budget.
• Manage daily site operations, including supervision of subcontractors, direct labour and supply chain partners.
• Prepare, review and implement RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure works are completed accurately.
• Promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement on site.
• Ensure all construction activities are planned and executed safely whilst meeting quality and programme expectations.
• Report and resolve site non-conformances and quality issues.
• Monitor labour resources and site productivity.
• Take ownership of site performance and contribute to successful project delivery.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience supervising large-scale water treatment or wastewater treatment projects.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and site safety management.
• SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme).
• CSCS Management Card.
• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS).
• First Aid at Work Certificate.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• SMSTS qualification.
• Experience working on major utility or infrastructure frameworks.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• EUSR Water Hygiene Card.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to join a growing business delivering critical infrastructure projects across the UK.