Site Supervisor / General Foreman

Fawkes & Reece Group; Portsmouth; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Life assurance cover

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (±)

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free on-site parking

Descripción de la vacante

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking a Site Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations on construction sites within water and utilities sectors. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget, coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and resources.

The role requires strong leadership, organization, and communication, with hands-on experience in health, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Formación

• Experience supervising construction sites within water/ wastewater utilities, with a track record of safely delivering work on time and to specification.
• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills, with confidence managing teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of health, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, supported by hands‑on site experience.
• Competent in planning, problem‑solving, reporting, and using digital site management tools.
• Relevant qualifications including SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor, First Aid, and associated safety and operational certifications (please see role profile for full list)

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day running of construction sites, ensuring safety, programme and budget targets.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors, manage labour, plant and materials, ensure works meet design, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues, maintain accurate site records, drive productivity, uphold health and safety standards.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Reporting

Digital tools

Educación

SMSTS

NRSWA Supervisor

First Aid

Descripción del empleo

Reference: AW - 099_1791552957
Posted: October 9, 2026

The Vacancy

The Site Supervisor oversees the day‑to‑day running of construction sites, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget. This role is fundamental to achieving project success, combining hands‑on leadership with strong organisation and communication.

You will coordinate site teams and subcontractors, manage labour, plant and materials, and ensure all works are carried out in line with design, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with Site Agents, Project Managers, and other stakeholders, you will monitor progress, resolve issues as they arise, maintain accurate site records, and drive productivity while upholding the highest standards of health, safety, and compliance.

About the company

My client is a leading UK contractor working in the water and civil engineering sectors, delivering projects that help improve everyday life. From building water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment systems to maintaining reservoirs and drainage systems, they support cleaner water, stronger infrastructure, protection of the environment and more reliable services for communities.

They offer a wide range of career opportunities both on site and behind the scenes. Whether your skills are in engineering, project delivery, safety, sustainability, commercial, planning or business support, there's a place for you. They value different perspectives and experiences, and we're proud to be a Silver Award Investors in Diversity accredited employer.

Their teams use smart technology and a hands‑on approach to make sure every job is delivered safely and to a high standard. We support our clients through the full life of their assets, from construction and mechanical systems to long-term maintenance.

Requirements

• Experience supervising construction sites within water/ wastewater utilities, with a track record of safely delivering work on time and to specification
• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills, with confidence managing teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of health, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, supported by hands‑on site experience
• Competent in planning, problem‑solving, reporting, and using digital site management tools
• Relevant qualifications including SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor, First Aid, and associated safety and operational certifications (please see role profile for full list)

Benefits Package

Competitive basic salary

• Life assurance cover
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme and Free on-site parking