Site Supervisor

Project Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Site Supervisor for a 1-year+ heavy civils contract across Essex and Cambridgeshire (candidates able to work on just one site location will still be considered).

Works include Section 278 (S278) highway improvements, bulk earthworks, deep drainage, and airfield/runway groundworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Supervision: Direct groundworks gangs, plant operators, and subcontractors to achieve daily programme targets.
• S278 & Runway Works: Oversee highways, kerbing, drainage, ducting, and airside/runway civils to strict quality and security standards.
• Hands-On Support: Operate a 360 Excavator when needed to support gangs and keep earthworks on track.
• Safety & Permits: Deliver daily briefings/TBTs, enforce RAMS, manage Permits to Dig, and uphold highways and airside safety protocols.
• Reporting: Coordinate plant/material deliveries, complete daily site diaries, and liaise with the Site Manager and engineers.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven background supervising heavy civils, groundworks, S278 highways, or airfield/runway infrastructure.
• Mandatory Tickets: SSSTS (or SMSTS), CSCS Card (Gold/Blue), and First Aid at Work.
• Highly Desirable:CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator ticket, NRSWA Street Works, and ability to pass airside security clearance (5-year CRC).