Civil Site Supervisor

Employer: Search Consultancy Ltd

Location: Newton Abbot, Devon

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: Contract

Posted: 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Sector: Facilities & Cleaning

Job Description

Civil Site Supervisor Agency: Search Consultancy Location: Newton Abbot Search Consultancy is looking for an experienced, proactive Civil Site Supervisor to join a major civil engineering project in Newton Abbot. We are partnering with a well-established civil main contractor requiring an attentive supervisor to manage daily site operations, coordinate sub-contractors, and enforce high safety and quality standards. If you are a Site Supervisor with a strong civils background who excels at keeping workforce gangs on track, enforcing strict safety protocols, and driving project programs forward, we have immediate starts available now. The Role Site Supervision: Managing daily site operations, directing groundworks/civils gangs, plant operators, and sub-contractors to ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently. Health & Safety Management: Delivering daily tool box talks, site inductions, enforcing RAMS compliance, and conducting ongoing hazard and risk assessments. Work Progress & Logistics: Monitoring daily output against project schedules, coordinating material deliveries, plant allocations, and managing site access. Quality Assurance: Inspecting ongoing works-including drainage, foundations, deep excavations, and surface finishes-to ensure strict adherence to engineering drawings and specifications. Client & Management Reporting: Working closely with the Site Manager, updating site diaries, logging shift records, and reporting on progress or technical issues. Requirements Certifications: Valid SSSTS (Site Supervisors' Safety Training Scheme) or SMSTS is mandatory. CSCS Card: Valid CSCS Gold Supervisory Card or Black Manager Card. First Aid: Valid First Aid at Work certificate is required. Experience: Proven track record supervising civil engineering, deep drainage, earthworks, or highways developments. Skills: Excellent communication, strong leadership, assertive attitude, and full IT lit

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