NEC Site Supervisor - Highways and Infrastructure

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are seeking an NEC Site Supervisor to join our Local Government team in Cardiff, supporting the delivery of a wide range of highways and infrastructure projects across the region. You will be working as part of a collaborative construction team – made up of Quantity Surveyors, Site Supervisors and NEC Project Managers – and will be focused on the delivery of a wide variety of highways, bridges and infrastructure projects on behalf of Rhondda Cynon Taff, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil councils.

As an NEC Site Supervisor you will be responsible for discharging the duties of a Supervisor under the NEC contract, working closely with the construction teams to oversee the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of highways construction and maintenance works; liaising contractors onsite and acting as a key link between contractors, clients and project managers.

• Ensure all works are carried out safely and comply with CDM regulations, highway standards and site‑specific risk assessments.
• Monitor site conditions and update risk assessments as conditions change. Work alongside the NEC Project Manager to notify defects, raise early warnings and compensation events.
• Inspect completed works and verify compliance with design standards; raise and resolve quality issues and non‑conformances.
• Attend site meetings and communicate progress, risks and issues. Maintain site diaries, progress reports, inspections, delivery records and photographs.
• Use Construction Management Systems to produce comprehensive NEC Supervisor Report for the NEC Management Team and Client.

• A good knowledge of highways construction methodology, either achieved through site operative experience or a designer background.
• Familiarity with the NEC Construction Contracts.
• Able to demonstrate high standards of health and safety for yourself and others in relation to construction activities and a sound understanding of the relevant H&S legislation.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to work accurately and methodically to verify that construction work is delivered as designed and meets the specification.
• Confident communication with the ability to convey your point of view to a varied audience and keep stakeholders and colleagues informed.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Work‑life balance:
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging:
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.

Health & Wellbeing:
We provide a Thrive programme, a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, an employee benefits scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time: WSP My Hour allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to make up time earlier or later.

Your development:
We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth through training, mentoring or Chartership.

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.