Civils Supervisor

Department: Claret

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Description

• Plan works and organise all site enabling activities.
• Report on project progress and completions to ensure projects meet all Client standards.
• Ensure work programmes deliver the maximum output from teams.
• Ensure that the optimum method of construction is used.
• Ensure construction meets all standards set by Client /Customer.
• Complete all works within prescribed timescales.
• Work flexibly and respond effectively to emergency requirements of Clients. 
• Manage the allocation of labour, ensuring best for task, monitoring and maximising production. 
• Procure & mobilise resources (Labour, Plant & materials).
• Keep a close account of project costing, including purchasing, labour resources and hire, including monitoring the need for and use of hired-in plant and equipment.  
• Coordinate site activities including management of 

1. labour
2. plant, 
3. materials, 
4. traffic management
5. associated subcontract activities. 

• Predict future activities to ensure required resource is available for subsequent activities. 
• Undertake civil engineering tasks on site when acting as a working supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow company and client policies, procedures, and documents.
• Help improve systems to meet project needs.
• Submit weekly timesheets, vehicle logs, and plant logs.
• Complete required paperwork and electronic records on time.
• Inform the company immediately about any absence.

• Ensure health, safety, quality, and environmental standards are followed on site.
• Complete all required health and safety documents on time.
• Organise work to reduce risks to people, equipment, materials, and the environment.
• Brief workers and subcontractors on their duties, safe working methods, and emergency procedures.
• Promote health and safety awareness on site.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors’ activities.
• Ensure workers are trained and understand workplace hazards.
• Carry out regular site and equipment safety inspections.
• Make sure safety rules are followed and PPE is worn.
• Report any safety or environmental issues immediately.
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).

• Follow the company vehicle policy.
• Keep vehicles stocked with necessary tools and equipment.
• Carry out monthly vehicle and plant inspections.
• Take and submit required site photographs.
• Keep vehicles and equipment in good condition.
• Complete safety checks and equipment audits.
• Report any vehicle or equipment faults immediately.

• Manage team members’ daily work, holidays, and absences.
• Delegate tasks effectively.
• Supervise workers and subcontractors on site.
• Keep staff motivated and maintain good teamwork.
• Support staff improvement through guidance, coaching, and mentoring.
• Identify and recommend training needs for team members.

• Communicate and work with colleagues when required.
• Attend internal and external meetings when needed.
• Complete any required job-related training and development.
• Provide general support to the business when required.
• Carry out other duties related to the role.
• Follow GDPR rules and keep sensitive data secure.

Experience and Qualifications

• SMSTS or SSSTS
• NVQ level 3 or 4 site supervision
• CSCS Gold Card 
• 3 Day First Aid 
• EUSR water hygiene 
• SEATS (Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme)
• Temporary works co-ordinator or supervisor 
• NRSWA  
• Full UK driving licence
• Training can be provided to the successful candidate

Salary and Benefits