Site Supervisor

DARA People; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent salary £50k-£60k

Freelance rate £250-£300/day

Travel and accommodation covered

Job summary

DARA People is recruiting an experienced Groundworks Supervisor for civil engineering projects across the UK. You will take ownership of groundworks packages, lead site teams, and work on varied construction schemes, supervising operatives and subcontractors to ensure quality and safety across sites.

We welcome both permanent and freelance applicants. The role involves travel, staying away when required, and coordinating with Site Managers to keep programmes on track.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' groundworks supervisory experience.
• Valid SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
• Willingness to travel and stay away when required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise foundations, drainage, concrete works and external works.
• Lead groundworks gangs, site operatives and subcontractors.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and daily site operations.
• Monitor progress against construction programmes and deadlines.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality and productivity.
• Oversee groundworks packages from preparation through to completion.
• Work closely with Site Managers and wider construction teams.
• Identify and resolve site issues to keep projects moving.

Skills

Groundworks supervision

Team leadership

Health & safety

Independent working

Willingness to travel

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS qualification

CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Groundworks Supervisor - Civils

Location: Milton Keynes / Luton / Surrey - UK-wide projects

Permanent Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annum

Freelance Rate: £250-£300 per day (CIS or Ltd)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:30-17:00, with occasional weekend work

Travel and accommodation covered when working away.

The Role

DARA People is recruiting experienced Groundworks Supervisors for an established specialist contractor delivering building groundworks and civil engineering projects across the UK.

Whether you're looking for a permanent position or freelance opportunities, this is a chance to take ownership of groundworks packages, lead site teams and work across varied construction projects.

You’ll manage smaller packages independently or support Site Managers on larger schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise foundations, drainage, concrete works and external works.
• Lead groundworks gangs, site operatives and subcontractors.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and daily site operations.
• Monitor progress against construction programmes and deadlines.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality and productivity.
• Oversee groundworks packages from preparation through to completion.
• Work closely with Site Managers and wider construction teams.
• Identify and resolve site issues to keep projects moving.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' groundworks supervisory experience.
• Valid SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
• Strong practical knowledge of building groundworks and civils.
• Experience supervising operatives, gangs and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage site activities and work independently.
• Willingness to travel and stay away when required.

Experience in foundations, drainage, concrete slabs, enabling works, external works or modular construction is advantageous.

Applications are also welcome from experienced Groundworks Foremen, Civils Supervisors, Site Foremen and hands‑on Site Managers with relevant groundworks experience.

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent salary: £50,000-£60,000.
• Freelance rate: £250-£300/day (CIS or Ltd).
• Travel and accommodation covered when working away, with reimbursement arrangements varying by project.
• Enhanced weekend rates where applicable (details to be confirmed).
• Opportunities across Milton Keynes, Luton, Surrey and wider UK locations.
• Varied construction projects and ongoing opportunities.