Site Supervisor (Civils & Groundworks)

RGB Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Site Supervisor for civils and groundworks in Exeter. Responsibilities include managing site operations, leading safety efforts, and coordinating subcontractors. Candidates must have SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS, and relevant experience. The role offers a negotiable day rate and stability with local projects.

Benefits

Stable local projects

Funded training and certifications

Negotiable day rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Supervisor or General Foreman in civils/groundworks.
• Strong safety leadership skills with confidence in RAMS and compliance.
• Competent in reporting and maintaining site records.

Responsibilities

• Run site operations to programme, specification, and budget.
• Lead safety on-site through inductions and briefings.
• Coordinate subcontractors and manage site issues swiftly.

Skills

Site management

HSE leadership

Coordination and communication

Problem-solving

Education

SMSTS or SSSTS

CSCS

First Aid at Work

NRSWA/Streetworks

Tools

Excavator

Dumper

Roller

Job description

Overview

Site Supervisor (Civils & Groundworks) – contract CIS Day rate negotiable. Exeter, Devon (on-site across Exeter & wider Devon).

What you’ll do

• Run site operations to programme, spec and budget
• Lead HSE on site: inductions, briefings, RAMS, permits, inspections & audits
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, plant and materials; raise and resolve site issues quickly
• Produce short-term lookaheads, progress reports and maintain accurate site records
• Drive quality: ITPs, inspections, NCRs, as-builts and handover documentation
• Liaise with PM/Engineer, client and stakeholders to keep works moving

About you

• Proven Site Supervisor/General Foreman with civils/groundworks experience (housing infrastructure, drainage, highways, utilities)
• Strong safety leadership; confident with RAMS/permits and site compliance (CDM)
• Solid coordination, communication and problem-solving skills
• Competent with programmes, reporting and site records
• Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle

Qualifications & tickets

• SMSTS (or SSSTS), CSCS
• First Aid at Work
• Temporary Works (AP/Supervisor) advantageous
• NRSWA/Streetworks, NPORS/CPCS (dumper/roller/excavator) desirable

What’s on offer

• Day rate negotiable - depending on experience
• Stable local projects around Exeter/Devon (minimal nights/away work)
• Clear progression and funded training/certifications

How to apply

Send your CV (or a brief career summary) to [Hiring Manager/Recruiter Name] at [email/phone] with subject “Site Supervisor - Exeter”. All applications handled in confidence