Site Supervisor - Surfacing​/Groundworks

Site Supervisor - Surfacing

This Site Supervisor position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Supervisor to join a well-established surfacing contractor. The Site Supervisor will oversee a variety of surfacing projects across the South of England, working closely with the Contracts Manager and leading site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. This Site Supervisor role would suit someone with a background in surfacing, civil engineering or groundworks looking for a long-term position with a stable workload and genuine responsibility.

Salary and Package

• £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
• Company van
• Fuel card
• Company pension
• Paid holidays
• Accommodation provided when required to work away (working away is rare)
• Breakfast, evening meal and drinks allowance when staying away
• Additional half day's pay for every shift worked whilst staying away

Location

Office based near Warminster.

Projects typically cover Exeter, Portsmouth, the M25 corridor, Oxford, Cheltenham and surrounding areas. Most sites are within a two-hour travel radius of the office.

Full-time, Permanent Position

About the Company

Our client is a long established surfacing contractor with more than 30 years of experience delivering road surfacing, car parks, industrial sites, schools, forecourts, driveways and associated civil engineering works. They work across commercial, industrial and public sector projects, operating modern equipment and employing skilled surfacing teams to deliver projects safely and professionally.

Why Join Them

This is a well-established business with a strong reputation and a consistent flow of work across a varied project portfolio.

You will be trusted to manage your own sites while receiving support from an experienced Contracts Manager.

The role offers a good balance between site and office responsibilities, providing variety in your working week.

Projects range from smaller schemes worth a few thousand pounds through to contracts exceeding £1 million, offering exposure to a broad range of work.

Overnight stays are uncommon, but when required they are fully supported and financially rewarded.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for supervising surfacing projects from start to finish.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and supervising site operatives, typically a gang of around six people
• Coordinating daily site activities to ensure programmes are achieved
• Monitoring quality, safety and productivity on site
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and internal teams
• Organising labour, plant and materials requirements
• Completing site records and project documentation
• Conducting site inspections and maintaining high health and safety standards
• Supporting project delivery from both site and office locations
• Assisting with planning and programming of works
• Reporting project progress, issues and updates to the Contracts Manager

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Site Supervisor role within surfacing, highways, civil engineering or groundworks
• Good understanding of site operations and workforce management
• Ability to lead teams and maintain high standards of workmanship
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• SMSTS, SSSTS and any other relevant supervisory qualifications would be advantageous

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supervisor to join a respected contractor delivering a diverse range of surfacing and civil engineering projects. With a strong pipeline of work, a supportive management team and a competitive package, the role offers long-term stability and the chance to play a key part in successful project delivery across the region.

Contact Jack at Up Front Recruitment for more information.