Permanent Working Supervisor / Ganger

Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for an experienced Permanent Working Supervisor / Ganger to join a major contractor delivering works across the Water Framework Projects along the M4 Corridor. This is a hands-on supervisory position, ideal for an experienced Working Supervisor, Ganger or Site Supervisor with a strong background in water, civils, deep excavation and water-main installation. You will be responsible for supervising the workforce on a day-to-day basis while remaining hands-on with the delivery of the works. The successful candidate will need to be confident organising labour, coordinating plant and materials, setting out works, reading drawings and ensuring that all activities are completed safely and to the required quality standards. The ideal candidate will be based along the M4 Corridor. Working away from Home will be a high possibility, accommodation provided and overnight allowance paid at 30 per night Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate gangs working on water-main and civil engineering projects. Plan and organise daily activities, labour, plant and materials. Supervise deep excavations, shoring, pipe installation, chambers and backfilling. Set out pipe routes, chamber positions, levels and gradients. Read and interpret civil, structural, mechanical and pipework drawings. Use levels, rotating lasers, pipe lasers and survey information. Manage permits to dig and ensure appropriate service locating and trial-hole procedures are followed. Ensure excavations are safely supported, accessed and inspected. Monitor ground conditions, water ingress, surcharge loading and excavation stability. Coordinate lifting operations and ensure approved lift plans are followed. Supervise the installation of ductile iron and HDPE water mains. Oversee precast and cast-in-situ chamber construction. Check pipe bedding, alignment, gradients, cover, jointing and restraint. Coordinate concrete pours and inspect reinforcement, form