Site Supervisor - Civils

Search Consultancy Ltd; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor for highway and infrastructure projects in the UK. You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors and plant, and ensure works are delivered to specification, on time and safely.

The role covers kerbing, drainage, road resurfacing and reinstatement works, with strong liaison to local authorities and clients. A solid safety culture and drawing interpretation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• CSCS Card holder with site supervision experience.
• First Aid at Work certification required.
• NRSWA and Temporary Works qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Section 278 highway works for authorities and main contractors.
• Manage day-to-day site operations for kerbing, drainage, and road works.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to hit programmes.
• Lead daily site briefings, toolbox talks and inductions.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, CDM Regulations, and procedures.
• Monitor quality and ensure works meet drawings and specs.
• Liaise with authorities, inspectors, clients and stakeholders.
• Manage permits to dig, permits to work and traffic management needs.
• Maintain site records, diaries, progress reports and workforce docs.
• Identify and mitigate site risks while promoting safety culture.
• Assist PMs with programme delivery and resource planning.
• Monitor productivity and ensure safe, efficient, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Highways experience

Project coordination

Health & Safety leadership

Reading drawings & specs

Education

SMSTS or SSSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

NRSWA (desirable)

Temporary Works Supervisor (desirable)

CPCS/NPORS Plant Qualifications (desirable)

Job description

Site Supervisor

Experienced Site Supervisor with a strong background in highways, Section 278 works, kerbing, road construction, road resurfacing, drainage, and back-end groundworks. Proven ability to supervise site teams, subcontractors, and plant operations while ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification.

Highly experienced in coordinating all aspects of highways and infrastructure projects, including excavation, drainage installation, kerbing, footways, carriageway construction, tarmac surfacing, reinstatement works, and related civil engineering activities. Skilled in liaising with local authorities, utility companies, clients, subcontractors, and site management teams to ensure efficient project delivery and compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision of Section 278 highway works on behalf of local authorities and principal contractors.
• Managing day-to-day site operations for kerbing, road construction, road resurfacing, drainage, and associated groundworks.
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to achieve programme targets.
• Conducting daily site briefings, toolbox talks, and workforce inductions.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, and company procedures.
• Monitoring quality standards and ensuring works are completed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Liaising with local authorities, highways inspectors, utility providers, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Managing permits to dig, permits to work, traffic management requirements, and temporary works.
• Maintaining site records, diaries, inspections, progress reports, and workforce documentation.
• Identifying and mitigating site risks whilst promoting a positive safety culture.
• Assisting Project Managers and Contracts Managers with programme delivery and resource planning.
• Monitoring productivity and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget.

Key Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience within highways, civils, and infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Section 278 works.
• Experience supervising kerbing, drainage, excavations, road surfacing, and back-end groundworks.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and CDM Regulations.
• Experience liaising with local authorities and highways departments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple work activities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• SMSTS or SSSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work
• NRSWA (desirable)
• Temporary Works Supervisor (desirable)
• CPCS/NPORS Plant Qualifications (desirable)

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age