Site Supervisor

Building Careers UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to support delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across North and South Cumbria. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will supervise day-to-day site operations, coordinate site teams and subcontractors, and ensure works meet programme, quality and health & safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have prior site supervision experience in civil engineering, utilities or water sectors, strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Experience supervising civil engineering projects on active sites.
• Strong leadership and communication skills on site.
• Health & safety focus with a proactive approach to risk.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• CSCS card and relevant water/utility qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day construction activities on site.
• Coordinate direct labour, subcontractors, plant and materials.
• Ensure work aligns with programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks and site inspections.
• Monitor quality and maintain site records and reports.
• Escalate issues to the Site Manager as needed.
• Support programme delivery to keep works on schedule.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture.

Skills

Site supervision

Leadership

Communication

Driving licence

Education

SSSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

EUSR Water Hygiene

NRSWA Supervisor

Job description

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Site Supervisor to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across North and South Cumbria.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Site Supervisor with experience in civil engineering, utilities, or the water sector to join a growing team delivering essential infrastructure projects. You'll play a key role in ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for supervising day-to-day site operations, coordinating site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring work is carried out in line with programme, quality, and health & safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily construction activities on site.
• Coordinate direct labour, subcontractors, plant, and materials.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inspections.
• Monitor quality standards and ensure works are completed to specification.
• Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, permits, and inspection reports.
• Identify and escalation site issues to the Site Manager where required.
• Support programme delivery by ensuring works are completed on schedule.
• Promote a positive health, safety, and environmental culture across site.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Site Supervisor, General Foreman, or Supervisor within civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Experience within the water and/or wastewater sector is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of construction methods and site health & safety requirements.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to organise site activities and motivate teams.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

Essential Qualifications

• SSSTS (SMSTS advantageous)
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work
• EUSR Water Hygiene (desirable)
• NRSWA Supervisor (desirable)

If you're an experienced Site Supervisor looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to the successful delivery of essential water and wastewater projects, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.