Site Supervisor

Tarmac Trading Limited; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts via Tarmac Reward site

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac National Contracting is seeking a Site Supervisor to lead day-to-day site activities across our National Road Planing projects, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will manage site teams, subcontractors and resources, uphold HSE standards, and liaise with customers and management to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in road planing, highways, surfacing or civil engineering.
• 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.
• Understanding of surfacing methods, planing operations and plant capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop teams to achieve high performance.
• Proactive, customer-focused approach with CSCS and MPQC/EPIC competencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead site teams, subcontractors and resources to deliver road planing projects.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies and regulations.
• Conduct site briefings, risk assessments, STOP assessments, and ensure 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 delivery.
• Monitor project performance, productivity and resource utilisation.
• Coach and develop team members and foster a positive working environment.
• Control costs and support commercial performance across contracts.
• Ensure quality standards and timely completion of documentation and records.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Customer-focused

Team development

Education

NVQ (or equivalent industry experience)

MPQC/EPIC Competency Card

CSCS Qualification

Job description

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. Key responsibilities will include:

• 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, 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.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• 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. Ready to build your future?