Construction Supervisor

Location: Barrow in Furness

Construction Supervisor

Site-based in Barrow-in-Furness
Permanent, full-time
£50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience

Winsearch is proud to partner with an established specialist contractor looking to appoint an experienced Construction Supervisor to support the delivery of major construction projects.

Reporting to the Construction Package Manager, you’ll supervise daily activity across assigned work packages, coordinating subcontractors, labour, materials and site access to ensure works are delivered safely, correctly and on programme.

The Role

You’ll support the delivery of packages including windows, external doors, building services, interiors and associated construction works.

Working closely with the Package Manager, specialist subcontractors and wider project team, you’ll ensure everyone understands the programme, approved drawings, quality requirements and safe systems of work.

You’ll monitor progress, productivity and workmanship, maintain accurate records and escalate risks before they affect delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supervising the daily delivery of assigned construction packages
Coordinating subcontractors, operatives and site activities
Leading daily briefings and communicating work priorities
Monitoring labour levels, productivity and installation progress
Supporting short-term planning and lookahead programmes
Coordinating labour, plant, materials, access and storage
Identifying programme delays and supporting recovery actions
Managing interfaces between different trades and packages
Reviewing RAMS and ensuring approved methods are followed
Carrying out site inspections and compliance checks
Supporting toolbox talks and safety briefings
Ensuring works meet approved drawings and specifications
Implementing Inspection and Test Plans
Managing quality inspections, snagging and defects
Maintaining site diaries, progress records and photographs
Coordinating inspections, sign-offs and handover activity
Escalating technical, design, programme and commercial issues
Providing accurate progress updates to the Package Manager

Health And Safety

You’ll lead by example and ensure subcontractors and operatives comply with site procedures.

Responsibilities will include:

Monitoring compliance with RAMS and safe systems of work
Challenging unsafe behaviour promptly
Carrying out inspections and recording findings
Ensuring corrective actions are completed
Confirming operatives have the required training and competency
Reporting incidents, near misses and safety concerns
Maintaining safe, clean and organised work areas

Programme And Quality

You’ll work with the Package Manager to maintain progress against the wider construction programme.

This will include:

Tracking work against daily and weekly priorities
Coordinating subcontractor activities and trade interfaces
Confirming labour, plant and materials are available
Identifying access, sequencing and logistical constraints
Supporting practical recovery plans
Checking installation quality throughout delivery
Maintaining photographic and written quality records
Coordinating inspections with QA/QC teams
Managing snagging and remedial works
Supporting package completion and handover

What They’re Looking For

Experience supervising construction packages or specialist subcontract works
Experience working on major construction projects
Background managing subcontractors and site operatives
Strong understanding of construction processes and sequencing
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions
Experience working with RAMS, ITPs and quality records
Good understanding of site health and safety requirements
Confidence leading briefings and coordinating work activities
Ability to monitor productivity and report progress accurately
Strong organisational and communication skills
Practical problem-solving and decision-making ability
Confidence escalating issues to the Package Manager

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant construction supervision or package-delivery experience
Appropriate CSCS card
Experience supervising subcontractors on major projects
Good understanding of health, safety and quality requirements

Desirable

SSSTS or SMSTS
First Aid at Work
CSCS Gold Supervisor Card or Black Manager Card
NVQ,…