Formwork Supervisor in Middlewich, Cheshire East

We're looking for an experienced Formwork Supervisor to join a specialist reinforced concrete contractor delivering bridge structures on major highways scheme.

This is a hands-on supervisory role, managing formwork carpenters and coordinating the installation, inspection and striking of formwork and falsework associated with reinforced concrete bridge construction.

We need someone who knows bridge formwork, understands how to organise the workforce and can keep production moving safely and efficiently.

The Role

• Supervise formwork carpenters and associated trades on the bridge structures.

• Plan and coordinate daily formwork activities, labour, plant and materials.

• Oversee the erection, modification and striking of formwork systems in accordance with approved designs and procedures.

• Coordinate falsework, propping and temporary support arrangements with the Temporary Works team.

• Work closely with Site Engineers and Site Management to ensure works are ready for reinforcement fixing and concrete pours.

• Interpret formwork drawings, construction details and temporary works designs.

• Ensure formwork is correctly positioned, aligned, supported and ready for inspection.

• Coordinate pre-pour checks, inspections and quality requirements.

• Identify upcoming material, access and lifting requirements to avoid delays.

• Monitor productivity, workmanship and progress against the construction programme.

• Ensure RAMS, permits, lifting arrangements and safe systems of work are followed.

• Maintain daily progress records and communicate any construction issues to site management.

You'll Need

• Proven Formwork Supervisor / Formwork Foreman experience on reinforced concrete structures.

• Strong practical knowledge of bridge formwork, falsework and propping systems.

• Experience managing shuttering carpenters and formwork gangs.

• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and temporary works designs.

• Good understanding of formwork installation, concrete pressures, pour sequencing and safe striking procedures.

• Experience working on highways structures, bridges or major civil engineering projects.

• MUST have progressed through a NVQ Level 2 Shuttering Joiner or Steel Fixer trades route.

• SSSTS or SMSTS, appropriate CSCS card and relevant supervisory experience.

The Opportunity

A role on a major highways improvement scheme, working with an experienced FRC delivery team on substantial bridge structures.

We're looking for a proper formwork supervisor - someone who's come through the trade, understands the practicalities of building reinforced concrete structures and can manage gangs, quality and production.