Site Supervisor

RTL Group Ltd; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee works on a cable route installation project in the Orkney Islands. This 6‑month contract requires a motivated individual capable of managing site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinating subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have a Gold or Black CSCS card and proven experience in supervising civil or cable route projects. Immediate start required.

Qualifications

• Gold or Black CSCS card required.
• Proven experience supervising civil or cable route projects.
• Strong understanding of site safety and quality standards.
• Ability to lead teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day site activities on a cable route installation project.
• Manage labour, materials, and equipment on site.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress and ensure work completion to specification and schedule.
• Maintain accurate site records and reporting.

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee works on a major cable route scheme based in the Orkney Islands. This is a 6‑month contract with an immediate requirement for a motivated individual capable of managing site operations, ensuring safety standards, and coordinating subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision of day‑to‑day site activities on a cable route installation project


• Management of labour, materials, and equipment on site


• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations


• Coordinating with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors


• Monitoring progress and ensuring work is completed to specification and schedule


• Maintaining accurate site records and reporting

Requirements

• Gold or Black CSCS card (essential)


• Proven experience supervising civil or cable route projects


• Strong understanding of site safety and quality standards


• Ability to lead teams and communicate effectively


• Available to start on 5th January


• Willingness to work on the Orkney Islands for the duration of the contract

How to Apply

Please contact us directly for further information.