Building Works / Temporary Works Supervisor in Kettering

Building Works / Temporary Works Supervisor

Location: Pytchley initially, with projects across Area 7 Contract: 6-12 months Hours: 40 hours per week

Start: Mid-December 2026 / January 2027

Hays is recruiting for an experienced Building Works / Temporary Works Supervisor to support a programme of building and infrastructure works across operational depot environments.

The initial project will be based at Pytchley Depot, supervising temporary works and permanent repairs to a salt barn. Following this, there is potential to support further projects across Area 7, including depot welfare upgrades, wash gantry installations, concrete repairs, fire alarm upgrades and CCTV works.

The roleYou will be responsible for overseeing works on site, ensuring they are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with the required standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising the installation, inspection, maintenance and dismantling of temporary works
• Monitoring building works, programme progress and quality
• Managing subcontractors and suppliers on site
• Carrying out site inspections and maintaining accurate records
• Identifying defects, non-conformances and unsafe conditions
• Escalating temporary works issues to the Temporary Works Coordinator where required
• Reviewing and interpreting drawings, specifications and Construction Phase Plans
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety requirements, including CDM
• Enforcing PPE requirements and delivering safety briefings
• Supporting risk assessments and hazard controls
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders throughout the work
• Responding to unforeseen site issues and making effective decisions to keep works progressing safely

What you'll need to succeedWe're looking for someone with strong building/construction experience who is confident supervising works within an operational environment.

You should have:

• Previous construction or engineering supervisory experience
• Experience and a good understanding of temporary works
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• First Aid
• Knowledge of BS 5975 and temporary works management processes
• Knowledge of the Building Regulations 2010 and Building Safety Act 2022
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations and relevant HSE standards
• Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and Construction Phase Plans
• Strong risk assessment and hazard-control knowledge
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to monitor progress, quality and compliance

Completion of a Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWSTC) or equivalent would be highly desirable.

Working patternThe position is based on 40 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday during daytime hours. Due to the nature of the projects, some weekend and night working may occasionally be required.The initial assignment will be at Pytchley, with flexibility required to support other depot projects across Area 7.

Interested? If you're an experienced Building Works Supervisor, Temporary Works Supervisor, Site Supervisor or Site Manager with relevant temporary works experience, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Hays for further information.

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