Site Supervisor - Civils / Duty Manager

Amey Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking a Permanent Site Supervisor – Civils / Duty Manager in Manchester. This on-site role requires supervising subcontractors and contract staff, ensuring safety compliance, and submitting accurate site records. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in civils environments. This position offers competitive salary, career growth opportunities, training, and a comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Growth

Training Opportunities

Personal Development

Pension

Holidays

Flexible Benefits

Exclusive Discounts

Social Impact

Qualifications

• Manage and lead site supervisors in the successful delivery of allocated contracts.
• Experience in civils environments is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills required for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sub-contractors and contract staff for site activities.
• Submit accurate site records for monitoring programme and cost plans.
• Implement processes to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure toolbox talks and safety briefs are conducted.

Skills

Experience working in similar lineside civils environments

Ability to manage and lead site supervisors

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient MS user

Education

SMSTS

COSS (Desirable)

IOSH (Desirable)

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Site Supervisor – Civils / Duty Manager to join our dynamic Transpire team at Manchester. On‑site role, 37.5 hrs per week.

In this role, you will support the Construction Manager by supervising sub‑contractors, contract staff and direct labour for allocated site activities. You will be responsible for the submission of accurate site records to enable effective monitoring of programme and cost plans as requested to agreed format as applicable. You will also support the Operations Manager in implementing processes and initiatives to drive efficiency and continuous improvement. In addition, you will manage and provide guidance to other supervisors to ensure consistent standards across all site activities.

This role offers you the unique opportunity to work on one of the biggest contracts awarded by Network Rail, within the UK Rail industry.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure that toolbox talks, task briefs and COSS briefs are carried out for all work tasks prior to commencement of work for allocated contracts.
• Ensure that all allocated tasks are undertaken in accordance with the planned safe method of working.
• Responsible for ordering and receipt of site deliverables, timely returns of goods receipts notices as instructed.
• Responsible for ordering and receipt of site plant, including security and timely off‑hire as instructed.
• Attend site on a regular basis (including nights and weekends).
• Support the Operations Manager in implementing processes and initiatives to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Manage and provide guidance to other supervisors to ensure consistent standards and effective site performance.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary – enjoy an annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews.
• Career Growth – clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles such as Site Manager.
• Training Opportunities – comprehensive training, fully funded tickets and apprenticeships tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development – mentorship and access to award‑winning programs such as Leadership Development and Multicultural Leadership.
• Pension – generous scheme with company contributions.
• Holidays – at least 24 days plus bank holidays; option to buy 5 additional days.
• Flexible Benefits – additional leave, cycle‑to‑work schemes, charitable giving, gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts – access to online portal with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services.
• Social Impact – 2 paid volunteering days a year plus other community initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience working in similar lineside civils environments.
• Ability to manage and lead site supervisors in the successful delivery of allocated contracts.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and communicate effectively with site staff and project team.
• SMSTS – Essential.
• Proficient MS user.
• COSS – Desirable.
• IOSH – Desirable.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to Sabi Suleman, our recruiter for this role.