Senior Site Supervisor - Construction & Team Leadership

Sisk Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing supports

Career development opportunities

Total Rewards programme

Job summary

John Sisk & Son is seeking a General Site Supervisor to oversee multiple site sections and lead a team of Section Site Supervisors. You will ensure safety, quality, and programme adherence while coordinating resources with the Site Manager.

Ideal candidates have proven leadership, strong communication skills, and substantial site supervision experience on medium to large projects. You will drive HSEQS, maintain records, and support a positive company culture on site.

Qualifications

• Trade or technical background with substantial site supervision experience.
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety training.
• Temporary works and excavation safety training.
• Working at heights and scaffolding training.
• Lifting and cranage operations training.
• Other HSEQS training as required by site HSE plan.
• Familiarity with BIM strategy and new construction technology.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily construction activities across multiple sections of the site.
• Lead Section Site Supervisors and Assistant Site Supervisors to deliver works in line with programme, cost and quality targets.
• Monitor the performance of subcontractors and workforce to ensure compliance with contract specifications and company standards.
• Implement and maintain health, safety, environmental and quality management practices on site.
• Ensure site records, including daily logs, inspection reports, and material records, are accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate with Site Manager to allocate resources and prioritise work effectively.
• Identify operational risks, report issues and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Participate in site briefings, toolbox talks, and coordination meetings.
• Mentor junior site staff and contribute to the development of team capability.
• Support the Site Manager in maintaining site discipline, productivity and adherence to company culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Trade/technical background

Degree in construction/engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

John Sisk & Son is seeking a General Site Supervisor to oversee multiple site sections and lead a team of Section Site Supervisors. You will ensure safety, quality, and programme adherence while coordinating resources with the Site Manager.

Ideal candidates have proven leadership, strong communication skills, and substantial site supervision experience on medium to large projects. You will drive HSEQS, maintain records, and support a positive company culture on site.