Tunneling Site Supervisor – Safety & Delivery

RTL Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee day-to-day tunnelling activities on our civil engineering site. You will manage site teams, plant operators, and subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and to specification. The role requires strong earthworks and civils background, CSCS Black card, SMSTS/SSSTS, First Aid, and a valid lifting operations ticket; previous site supervision experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Site Supervisor experience.
• Black CSCS card.
• SMSTS or SSSTS.
• First Aid qualification.
• Lifting ops ticket desirable.
• Strong earthworks and civils background.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day to day tunnelling activities.
• Manage site teams, plant operators, and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are completed safely, on programme, and to specification.
• Coordinate labour, plant, and materials.
• Complete site inspections and toolbox talks.
• Liase with client.
• Paperwork.

Skills

Site supervision

Team leadership

Safety management

Coordination

Education

CSCS Black card

SMSTS/SSSTS

First Aid qualification

Lifting ops ticket desirable

Tools

Lifting operations ticket

Job description

RTL Group in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee day-to-day tunnelling activities on our civil engineering site. You will manage site teams, plant operators, and subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and to specification. The role requires strong earthworks and civils background, CSCS Black card, SMSTS/SSSTS, First Aid, and a valid lifting operations ticket; previous site supervision experience is essential.