Supervisor

Carmichael UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CarmichaelUK is recruiting a Site Supervisor to join the Northumbrian Water AMP8 Living Water Enterprise programme. The role is based on site, reporting to the Costain team, and focuses on supervising daytime construction activities and coordinating subcontractors on a major water infrastructure project.

The candidate will ensure works are carried out safely, to drawings and specifications, maintaining diaries and progress records, and raising material orders as needed.

Qualifications

• Essential: SMSTS and CSCS Gold Card or Black Card.
• Experience in a Site Supervisor or similar role managing site activities.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate site records, diaries and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day construction activities on site.
• Manage subcontractors and site teams, ensuring works are completed safely and to required standards.
• Monitor site progress and coordinate labour, plant and resources to support programme requirements.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture on site and ensure subcontractors comply with project requirements.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS Gold Card

Site supervision

Subcontractor management

Health and safety

Record keeping

Communication

Job description

Supervisor – Northumbrian Water AMP8

Location: Northumbrian Water Region
Contract: October 2026 – April 2027

CarmichaelUK are seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to join Costain on the Northumbrian Water AMP8 Living Water Enterprise programme.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of site activities, managing subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with Costain procedures and project requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civils Supervisor to join a major long-term water infrastructure programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day construction activities on site.
• Manage subcontractors and site teams, ensuring works are completed safely and to the required standards.
• Monitor site progress and coordinate labour, plant and resources to support programme requirements.
• Manage SHEQ requirements and ensure compliance..
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with relevant drawings, specifications and approved site documentation.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, records and progress information.
• Raise and manage orders and requisitions for materials, plant and other site requirements.
• Identify and communicate site issues, constraints and potential delays to the wider project team.
• Support the delivery of works to the required quality standards.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture across the site and ensure subcontractors comply with project requirements.

Requirements

Essential:

• Current SMSTS.
• Current CSCS Gold Card or Black Card.
• Previous experience working in a Site Supervisor or similar construction supervisory position.
• Strong experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities.
• Good understanding of construction health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate site records, diaries and documentation.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working within the water, utilities or civil engineering sectors.
• Experience delivering infrastructure works for a Tier 1 contractor.
• Previous experience working within a structured SHEQ and quality management environment.