Site Supervisor Civils

Kenton Black; Ruthvenfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to manage operations across various housing development sites in Tayside and Fife. The role involves supervising groundwork teams, ensuring high standards of health and safety, and delivering quality projects. Candidates must have proven supervisory experience and relevant certifications, including SSSTS or SMSTS. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, overtime enhancements, and a company van, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to further their careers in civil engineering.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime opportunities

Company van provided

Qualifications

• Experience supervising housing civils or groundworks projects.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day civils operations across multiple housing sites.
• Coordinate teams and subcontractors for efficient workflow.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Supervising housing civils projects

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

Valid SSSTS or SMSTS, CSCS certifications

First Aid certification

Job description

Kenton Black are recruiting for a permanent Site Supervisor on behalf of a respected civil engineering sub-contractor, covering sites across Tayside and Fife. The client, a respected civil engineering contractor with a strong presence in Tayside/Fife, is seeking an experienced and proactive Site Supervisor to support the delivery of multiple housing civils packages. If you enjoy working across varied sites, leading teams, and ensuring high-quality project delivery, this role offers a rewarding long-term opportunity—with a desirable hourly rate, overtime enhancements, and a company van provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day civils operations across multiple housing development sites
• Coordinate groundworks teams, subcontractors, and plant to ensure efficient workflow
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring compliance with company and site procedures
• Oversee drainage, roads, foundations, utilities, and associated housing infrastructure works
• Liaise with site managers, engineers, and client representatives to resolve issues promptly
• Monitor progress against programme targets and report updates to senior management
• Ensure quality control across all work packages, addressing defects and maintaining standards
• Support site inductions, toolbox talks, and daily briefings

What You Bring:

• Proven experience supervising housing civils or groundworks projects
• Valid SSSTS or SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate teams across multiple sites
• Good communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities
• Full UK driving licence (required due to multi-site travel)

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established civil engineering contractor known for its strong values, supportive culture, and commitment to quality. With a competitive hourly rate, overtime opportunities, and a company van included, you'll play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure for major housebuilding clients across Tayside and Fife.