Civil Site Supervisor

Water Treatment | London | Contract

An established UK infrastructure contractor is seeking a Civil Site Supervisor to support delivery on a major water treatment upgrade project in London. Working under the Site Manager, you will provide on-the-ground supervision of civil works associated with the construction of a new Rapid Gravity Treatment Plant on an operational clean water treatment site.

This is a practical, site-based role focused on the day-to-day supervision of civil works, ensuring the workforce and subcontractors are working safely, to programme and to the correct specification. You will be a key point of contact on the ground, supporting the Site Manager with progress reporting and quality assurance.

• Supervise civil works on site, directing the workforce and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery
• Monitor progress against programme and report updates to the Site Manager
• Carry out regular toolbox talks, site inductions and safety briefings
• Ensure all operatives are working to current RAMS, Permit to Work systems and site rules
• Conduct daily H&S inspections and assist with CDM compliance on site
• Check works are being carried out in line with the latest drawings and specifications
• Maintain accurate site diaries and records of works, resources and activities
• Assist with material take-offs, deliveries and reconciliation
• Liaise with the Site Manager and design team to resolve on-site technical queries
• Support quality control procedures and ensure defects are identified and rectified promptly
• Monitor subcontractor performance and escalate issues where required

Essential qualifications & certifications:

• SSSTS (or working towards SMSTS)
• CSCS Supervisory card
• EUSR National Water Hygiene
• First Aid at Work
• Fire Marshal

Skills & experience:

• Proven experience supervising civil works on infrastructure or utilities projects
• Sound understanding of CDM 2015 and site H&S requirements
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and method statements
• Experience working on water or wastewater treatment sites is highly desirable
• Familiarity with NEC contract environments an advantage
• Good communicator with the ability to direct and motivate site operatives
• Organised and methodical approach to record keeping and site administration
• Comfortable working on live operational sites with strict access and hygiene controls

You will be joining a well-resourced project team delivering within a major AMP8 water framework at a time of significant sector investment. The role offers a stable programme and the opportunity to develop your supervisory experience on a technically interesting water treatment scheme.

Interested? Send us your CV and we’ll be in touch promptly to discuss the opportunity in confidence.