Job Specification
Night Shift Supervisor – Groundworks & Civil Engineering
Location: Tadley / Reading area
Hours: Night shifts (either 22:00–06:00 or 21:00–06:00)
Project Stage: Initial trial hole investigations (with potential to progress onto main works)
Employer: Groundworks and Civil Engineering Contractor
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and reliable Night Shift Supervisor to oversee groundworks and civil engineering operations on a live project in the Tadley/Reading area.
The successful candidate will lead a small team during night shifts, with the initial phase focused on trial hole excavations and associated works.
This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring strong site leadership, safety awareness, and the ability to deliver works to programme in challenging night-shift conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate night-shift groundworks activities, including trial hole excavation, recording, and reinstatement.
- Lead and motivate a small site team, ensuring clear communication and efficient working practices.
- Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with method statements, risk assessments, and relevant health & safety legislation.
- Manage plant, equipment, and materials on site during night operations.
- Maintain accurate records of trial holes (location, depth, ground conditions, services encountered, etc.).
- Liaise with the site manager, client representatives, and utility providers as required.
- Promote and enforce high standards of housekeeping, PPE compliance, and environmental control.
- Report daily progress, issues, and near misses to the day management team.
- Ensure compliance with night-working restrictions and local environmental considerations.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in a supervisory role within groundworks, civils, or general construction.
- 1-Day Emergency First Aid at Work (or equivalent) qualification.
- CSCS card (preferably Supervisor or above).
- Strong understanding of site health & safety, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Ability to read and understand drawings and service plans.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working night shifts.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desired (Not Essential)
- CAT and Genny (Cable Avoidance Tool and Signal Generator) ticket.
- Abrasive Wheels ticket.
- CPCS/NPORS plant tickets (e.g. excavator, dumper) – advantageous.
- Previous experience of trial hole / utility investigation works.
- SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
- Experience working in the Reading/Berkshire area.
Working Conditions
Night shifts only (either 10pm–6am or 9pm–6am pattern – to be confirmed).
Outdoor working in all weather conditions.
Initial focus on trial holes, with the potential for the role to continue into the main construction phase.
PPE will be provided; candidate must supply suitable night-shift workwear and boots.
What We Offer
- Competitive rates of pay (day rate or hourly – to be discussed).
- Regular night-shift work on a live project.
- Opportunity to progress with a growing groundworks and civil engineering contractor.
- Supportive management team.