Civils Site Supervisor

Real



Civil Site Supervisor



Job Purpose:

The Civil Site Supervisor shall be responsible for supervising and coordinating all site-based civil engineering activities, ensuring that work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the relevant project specifications, legislation, and company procedures.



Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Civil Site Supervisor shall undertake, but not be limited to, the following duties:



1. Health and Safety Compliance

  • Enforce and comply with the Company's Health and Safety Policy and relevant statutory obligations.
  • Following company Integrated Management Systems
  • Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and daily briefings to ensure all personnel understand site-specific risks and control measures.
  • Verify that all operatives are competent, trained, and authorised to use equipment and undertake assigned tasks.
  • Ensure safe systems of work are implemented, including safe manual handling and proper equipment usage.
  • Monitor plant, tools, and equipment to ensure they are properly maintained, guarded, and used in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Respond promptly to unsafe conditions or incidents, reporting them to the Project Manager and recording them in accordance with company procedures.
  • Carrying out monthly H&S audits
  • Carrying Near Misses as required.


2. Environmental Responsibility

  • Ensure site operations comply with all relevant environmental licenses and permits.
  • Take all practicable steps to minimise the environmental impact of operations and promote sustainable practices.


3. Quality Assurance

  • Ensure that all works are executed in accordance with the approved method statements, risk assessments, and project quality plans.
  • Complete and maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries, labor and plant returns, test records, and variation documentation.
  • Ensure timely implementation of all testing and inspection requirements as per project specifications.
  • Ultilising the Eque 2 system, logging materials on and off site.
  • Daily use of the company tablet system, logging H&S / Compliance documentation.
  • Daily use of Checked Safe for vehicle logging.
  • Raise any non-conformances or quality issues to the Project Manager promptly.


4. Operational Supervision

  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of direct labor and subcontractors to meet project requirements, timelines, and safety standards.
  • Verify resource availability (labor, materials, plant) ahead of planned works.
  • Ensure work progresses in accordance with the program and highlight any risks to delivery.
  • Maintain good housekeeping and always enforce professional conduct.
  • Resolve on-site technical and logistic issues.
  • Respond quickly to unforeseen challenges and adjust as necessary.
  • Liaise with the Project Manager, client representatives, third parties, and members of the public, maintaining a positive company image on-site.


Required Qualifications and Experience:

  • Proven experience supervising civil engineering works, including RC structures, drainage, highways, and earthworks.
  • Working knowledge and implementation of Temporary Works Schemes (TWS).
  • Strong organisational and leadership capabilities, with attention to detail in documentation and compliance.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.


Mandatory Certifications:

  • SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
  • Supervisor Gold CSCS Card
  • First Aid
  • Temporary works supervisor
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • PASMA - Desirable
  • IPAF (MEWP) - Desirable
  • Confine Spaces - Desirable
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline - Desirable


Reporting Line:

The Civil Site Supervisor shall report directly to the Project Manager (or delegated line manager).

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, plus a company van, fuel card etc.


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Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office |8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

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