Lineside Civils Supervisor
Listed on 2026-09-17
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Construction
Railroad / Railway, Site Manager, Civil Engineering, Construction Manager/ Foreman
Lineside Civils Supervisor
Northeast | Rail Infrastructure Projects
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Lineside Civils Supervisor to support the delivery of rail infrastructure projects across Newcastle Durham & Darlington.
Working within a live railway environment, you'll oversee site teams delivering a variety of civils activities including drainage, troughing routes, foundations, access improvements, cable works, retaining structures, earthworks, and asset renewal projects.
This role requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and programme delivery, ensuring works are completed in compliance with Network Rail standards and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise and coordinate site teams.
- Ensure all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project programmes.
- Review and implement Safe Work Packs (SWPs), Work Package Plans (WPPs), RAMS, and permits.
- Deliver site briefings, task briefings, and Toolbox Talks.
- Promote compliance with Network Rail standards, Sentinel requirements, and safe systems of work.
- Liaise with COSSs, Safe Work Leaders, Project Managers, and site stakeholders.
- Monitor progress, quality, and productivity across all civils activities.
- Conduct site inspections and ensure all incidents, close calls, and safety concerns are reported and addressed.
- Manage materials, plant, logistics, and site records.
- Previous experience supervising rail civils projects.
- Valid SSSTS or SMSTS.
- PTS certification.
- CSCS Gold Supervisor or Black Manager Card.
- Strong understanding of:
- Network Rail standards
- Safe Work Packs and WPPs
- Sentinel compliance
- Possessions and access planning
- Safe systems of work within the rail environment
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- COSS or Safe Work Leader competency.
- First Aid at Work.
- NRSWA, CAT & Genny, or additional rail competencies.
- Experience working on Network Rail frameworks or Tier 1 contractor projects.
You'll be a safety-led supervisor with proven experience delivering civils works in a live railway environment. Confident leading teams and managing subcontractors, you'll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards.
Experience in lineside drainage, troughing, cable routes, REB/LOC foundations, fencing, access works, earthworks, and rail asset renewals is highly desirable.
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