Site Supervisor

Tarmac Trading Limited; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension

Discounts on retailers and holidays

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited is seeking a Site Supervisor to lead on-site operations across road planing projects. You will manage day-to-day activity, supervise teams and subcontractors, and ensure work is delivered to high safety and quality standards.

Applicants should have CSCS and NVQ, with MPQC/EPIC preferred, and a proven track record in highway or civil engineering environments. The role emphasises leadership, stakeholder management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience on-site in road planing/highways/civil engineering.
• Experience supervising operational teams in fast-paced site environments.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead site teams, subcontractors and resources to deliver road planing projects.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Conduct site briefings, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Manage plant, vehicles and equipment to keep them safe and ready for operation.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders for excellent service.
• Monitor project performance, productivity and resource use to maximise efficiency.
• Coach and develop team members and promote a positive working environment.
• Support cost control and contribute to contract financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety leadership

People management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CSCS Qualification

NVQ or equivalent

MPQC/EPIC Competency Card

Job description

Site Supervisor

Build Your Leadership Career with Tarmac

Are you an experienced highways, road planing or construction professional looking for your next leadership opportunity?

At Tarmac National Contracting, we are seeking a dedicated Site Supervisor to join our National Road Planing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of site operations, lead high-performing teams and play a vital role in delivering essential infrastructure projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

As a Site Supervisor, you'll be responsible for ensuring work is delivered safely, on time and in line with customer expectations, while fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement and operational excellence. Working across a variety of projects, you'll be the key link between our site teams, customers and operational management, helping ensure every project is a success.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Site Supervisor, you'll take the lead in managing day-to-day site activities and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

• Leading site teams, subcontractors and operational resources to deliver successful road planing projects
• Ensuring full compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and legislative requirements
• Conducting site briefings, risk assessments, STOP Assessments and ensuring safe systems of work are implemented and maintained
• Managing plant, vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe, compliant and ready for operation
• Building strong working relationships with customers and stakeholders to ensure excellent service delivery
• Monitoring project performance, productivity and resource utilisation to maximise operational efficiency
• Supporting, coaching and developing team members while promoting a positive and engaged working environment
• Managing and controlling costs, identifying efficiencies and supporting commercial performance across contracts
• Ensuring quality standards are achieved and all required documentation and records are completed accurately and on time

What We Are Looking For

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated leader who is passionate about safety, operational excellence and developing people.

• Previous experience within the road planing, highways, surfacing or civil engineering sector
• Proven experience supervising operational teams in a fast‑paced site environment
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and a commitment to creating a safe workplace
• An understanding of surfacing methods, planing operations and plant capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop teams to achieve high levels of performance
• Strong organisational, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
• A proactive, customer‑focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement

Essential Qualifications

• CSCS Qualification
• NVQ (or equivalent industry experience)
• MPQC/EPIC Competency Card

Join Tarmac and become part of a team that delivers the infrastructure communities rely on every day. If you're a safety‑conscious leader who thrives on taking ownership, building strong relationships and delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Tarmac

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you're coming from a military background, we'll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We're proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you.