Site Supervisor
Posted Today by Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Hindley, Borough of Wigan
Summary: The Site Supervisor role involves overseeing day-to-day operations on a major rail infrastructure project in Hindley, focusing on civil engineering and lifting operations. The successful candidate will coordinate site activities, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards within a live railway environment. This position offers an opportunity to work on a high-profile project with a leading construction contractor. Immediate start is available for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervising day-to-day site operations on rail and civil engineering works
- Managing subcontractors and workforce activities
- Overseeing lifting operations and ensuring compliance with lift plans
- Conducting site briefings, toolbox talks, and safety inspections
- Ensuring works are delivered in line with programme and quality standards
- Coordinating with engineers, managers, and rail personnel
- Maintaining health & safety standards within live rail environments
- Supporting delivery teams with documentation and reporting
Key Skills:
- Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety)
- Valid CSCS Card
- Lift Supervisor qualification
- Previous experience on rail infrastructure or civil engineering projects
- Strong understanding of health & safety procedures
- Ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple work fronts
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Hindley
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Site Supervisor (PTS / Lift Supervisor)
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Supervisor / Lift Supervisor to join a major rail infrastructure project based in Hindley, working with one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 construction and infrastructure contractors.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term, high-profile rail and civil engineering scheme delivering critical infrastructure upgrades across the North West rail network. The project involves extensive civil engineering works, structural upgrades, access improvements, rail-side construction activities, and complex lifting operations within live railway environments.
The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating site activities, supervising subcontractors, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring works are delivered efficiently within strict rail compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising day-to-day site operations on rail and civil engineering works
- Managing subcontractors and workforce activities
- Overseeing lifting operations and ensuring compliance with lift plans
- Conducting site briefings, toolbox talks, and safety inspections
- Ensuring works are delivered in line with programme and quality standards
- Coordinating with engineers, managers, and rail personnel
- Maintaining health & safety standards within live rail environments
- Supporting delivery teams with documentation and reporting
Essential Requirements
- Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety)
- Valid CSCS Card
- Lift Supervisor qualification
- Previous experience on rail infrastructure or civil engineering projects
- Strong understanding of health & safety procedures
- Ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple work fronts
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Desirable
- SSSTS or SMSTS
- Experience working on Network Rail projects
- Temporary Works awareness
- CPCS Appointed Person or Crane Supervisor (advantageous)
What’s On Offer
- Long-term project work
- Competitive rates/package
- Opportunity to work on a flagship infrastructure programme
- Career progression with a nationally recognised contractor
- Immediate start available