Supervisor

Build Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Waterproofing Supervisor to oversee a range of waterproofing projects across Central London, with offices in Essex.

You will manage site teams, coordinate labour and materials, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. A strong background in waterproofing and driving license required. This permanent role offers a varied portfolio and opportunities to take ownership from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the waterproofing industry.
• Experience supervising waterproofing projects and site teams.
• Strong focus on health and safety, quality control and programme delivery.
• Ability to manage labour, materials and day-to-day site operations.
• Good communication and organisational skills; liaise with clients and main contractors.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Central London.
• Willingness to attend Essex office and yard as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee waterproofing contracts from pre-start to final sign-off.
• Manage site health and safety compliance.
• Organise and allocate labour, manage programmes and monitor productivity.
• Coordinate site teams and provide clear instructions to supervisors and operatives.
• Monitor project costs, materials and labour to meet budgets.
• Establish and manage project programmes to keep works on schedule.
• Obtain survey results and testing information; produce reports.
• Liaise with manufacturers on specifications and product requirements.
• Resolve site-based technical issues with the wider team.
• Complete inspections, ITPs and SHEQ reporting.
• Attend site meetings and report progress to management.
• Price and agree variations; assist with subcontractor appointments and valuations.
• Build strong relationships with main contractors and clients.

Skills

Waterproofing experience

Site supervision

Health & safety

Labour management

Stakeholder communication

Driving licence

Job description

Waterproofing Supervisor

Location: Central London projects
Office / Yard:East London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Waterproofing Supervisor to oversee a range of waterproofing projects across Central London, with office and yard facilities based in Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in waterproofing who can manage site teams, coordinate labour and materials, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee waterproofing contracts from pre-start and handover through to final sign-off.

• Manage site health and safety, ensuring compliance with current legislation and company procedures.

• Organise and allocate labour, manage programmes and monitor productivity.

• Coordinate site teams and provide clear instructions to supervisors and operatives.

• Monitor project costs, materials and labour to ensure budgets and targets are achieved.

• Establish and manage project programmes, ensuring works remain on schedule.

• Obtain survey results and testing information, producing reports and updating documentation where required.

• Liaise with manufacturers regarding technical specifications and product requirements.

• Resolve site-based technical issues and coordinate solutions with the wider team.

• Complete inspections, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and relevant SHEQ reporting.

• Attend site meetings and provide regular progress updates to management.

• Price and agree variations, assist with subcontractor appointments and manage valuations.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with main contractors and clients.

Requirements

• Proven experience within the waterproofing industry.

• Previous experience supervising waterproofing projects and site teams.

• Strong understanding of site health and safety, quality control and project programmes.

• Ability to manage labour, materials and day-to-day site operations effectively.

• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and main contractors.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to projects across Central London.

• Ability to attend the Essex-based office and yard as required.

The Opportunity

• Permanent position with a varied portfolio of Central London projects.

• Opportunity to take ownership of projects from start to finish.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

If you have a background in waterproofing and are looking for your next opportunity in a site-based supervisory role, we’d be keen to hear from you.