Site Supervisor

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to manage groundworks and civils packages in Plymouth. The successful candidate will oversee daily site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while coordinating with subcontractors and managing site activities. Required qualifications include SMSTS and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• SMSTS certification required.
• Proven supervision experience on groundworks/civils projects.
• Full UK driving licence mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and toolbox talks.
• Manage groundworks activities: site prep, excavations, drainage, etc.
• Enforce H&S standards and ensure environmental controls.

Skills

Groundworks supervision

Health and Safety management

Coordination of subcontractors

Communication skills

Job description

Base pay range

Salary: £45 - £50k basic + vehicle/allowance + benefits (DOE)

About the role

Opportunity for an experienced Site Supervisor to lead groundworks and civils packages across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. You’ll own day-to-day site delivery—driving safety, quality and productivity while coordinating labour, plant and subcontractors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and toolbox talks; coordinate gangs, subcontractors, plant and materials.
• Manage groundworks activities: site prep, excavations/shoring, deep & shallow drainage, manholes/chambers, ducting & utilities, kerbs/edgings, paving, external works, RC foundations/slabs, retaining walls, road construction, S278/S38 tie-ins and reinstatement.
• Enforce H&S standards: RAMS, permits to dig, service avoidance (CAT & Genny/HSG47), temporary works controls, lifting operations, confined space compliance.
• Track progress vs programme; produce look-aheads, raise risks/changes promptly.
• Liaise with engineers for setting-out checks (lines/levels/tolerances).
• Ensure environmental controls (silt, dust, noise, fuel/waste management).
• Keep accurate site diaries, photos, delivery/plant records; attend/lead progress meetings.
• Act as the on-site point of contact for the PM, QS, client, utility providers and local authority inspectors.

Must-have qualifications & experience

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Proven supervision experience on groundworks/civils projects.
• Full UK driving licence.
• First Aid at Work, CAT & Genny, Confined Space, Abrasive Wheels.
• Temporary Works (Supervisor/Coordinator).
• CPCS/NPORS (Dumper/Roller) awareness for plant coordination.

To be considered for this role please attach your CV or get in touch with Laura at RGB for more information.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Construction and Civil Engineering