Site Supervisor

Plymouth Source: WhatJobs

£45,000–£50,000

Base pay range

Salary: £45 - £50k basic + vehicle/allowance + benefits (DOE)

About the role

Opportunity for an experienced Site Supervisor to lead groundworks and civils packages across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. You’ll own day-to-day site delivery—driving safety, quality and productivity while coordinating labour, plant and subcontractors.

Key responsibilities

Lead daily operations and toolbox talks; coordinate gangs, subcontractors, plant and materials.
Manage groundworks activities : site prep, excavations/shoring, deep & shallow drainage , manholes/chambers, ducting & utilities, kerbs/edgings, paving, external works, RC foundations/slabs , retaining walls, road construction, S278/S38 tie-ins and reinstatement.
Enforce H&S standards: RAMS, permits to dig, service avoidance (CAT & Genny/HSG47 ), temporary works controls, lifting operations, confined space compliance.
Track progress vs programme; produce look-aheads, raise risks/changes promptly.
Liaise with engineers for setting-out checks (lines/levels/tolerances).
Ensure environmental controls (silt, dust, noise, fuel/waste management).
Keep accurate site diaries, photos, delivery/plant records; attend/lead progress meetings.
Act as the on-site point of contact for the PM, QS, client, utility providers and local authority inspectors.

Must-have qualifications & experience

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
Proven supervision experience on groundworks/civils projects.
Full UK driving licence.
First Aid at Work , CAT & Genny , Confined Space , Abrasive Wheels .
Temporary Works (Supervisor/Coordinator).
CPCS/NPORS (Dumper/Roller) awareness for plant coordination.