General Site Supervisor

General Site Supervisor - Haverhill 

Stridden Limited are recruiting for a highly experienced General Site Supervisor for approximately 4–5 weeks' work on a commercial refurbishment project in Haverhill.

Location: Haverhill
Duration: Approximately 4–5 weeks
Rate: £255 for 8hr days £295 for 10hr days
Start: 01.09.2026
Job Type: Temporary / Freelance
Required: SSSTS & CSCS

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and practical General Site Supervisor to work on a commercial flat-roof refurbishment project in Haverhill.

You will be working on behalf of the roofing contractor and will be responsible for supervising their operatives and works only.

The Main Contractor's Site Manager will retain overall responsibility for the site, so this is not a position requiring you to manage the entire construction project.

Instead, we need someone who can confidently take responsibility for the roofing contractor's day-to-day activities, ensuring operatives are working safely, RAMS and permit controls are followed and communication with the Main Contractor remains clear.

Previous roofing experience would be advantageous but is not essential. We are primarily looking for a highly experienced construction Site Supervisor who is practical, safety-conscious and confident managing site operatives.

Key Duties

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Supervising the roofing contractor's operatives and works

Maintaining site compliance throughout the works

Liaising directly with the Main Contractor's Site Manager regarding daily activities, access and coordination

Arranging, receiving and closing out daily permits

Checking that RAMS, permits and associated control measures are being correctly followed

Monitoring Health & Safety standards throughout the working day

Acting as the designated Fire Watch during heat-producing / hot works

Remaining continuously present while fire-watch cover is required

Stopping relevant works if the required fire-watch cover cannot be maintained

Carrying out regular inspections of working areas

Monitoring housekeeping and general site safety

Completing daily site records

Carrying out photographic checks and providing progress updates

Reporting incidents, unsafe conditions or changes to the planned method immediately

Communicating effectively with operatives, management and the Main Contractor

Ensuring works remain organised, compliant and safely controlled throughout the project

Requirements

Applicants must have:

Valid SSSTS

Valid CSCS card

All relevant certification in date

Strong previous experience working as a Site Supervisor / General Site Supervisor

Experience supervising construction operatives and subcontract works

Good understanding of RAMS and permit-to-work systems

Strong Health & Safety awareness

Confidence challenging unsafe working practices and stopping works where necessary

Ability to communicate effectively with both site operatives and management

Good organisational and record-keeping skills

A practical, hands-on approach to site supervision

Full PPE

Recent relevant supervisory references

Availability to commit to approximately 4–5 weeks

Advantageous

The following would be beneficial but are not essential:

SMSTS

Previous roofing / flat-roofing experience

Previous experience supervising refurbishment works

Experience working within a Principal Contractor's permit system

Fire Safety / Fire Marshal experience

Hot Works / Fire Watch experience

First Aid

Hot Works and Fire Watch training will be provided for the successful candidate.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is highly experienced, confident and practical rather than someone who simply holds the required tickets.

You must be comfortable managing operatives, challenging unsafe practices, working within a Principal Contractor's permit system and taking responsibility for ensuring the roofing contractor's works remain compliant.

You will have the Main Contractor's Site Manager above you retaining overall responsibility for the site, but you must be capable of independently managing and supervising the roofing contractor's activities day to day.

Equal Opportunities

Stridden Limited is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, sex, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or any other protected characteristic.