Site Supervisor

Job description

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Site Supervisor (Heavy Civils / S278 & Runways)

Location: Essex & Cambridgeshire

(Single-site candidates in either location also considered)

Contract Rate: £250 - £300 per day (CIS or LTD / Outside IR35)

Duration: 1 Year +

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking a hands-on

Site Supervisor for a 1-year+ heavy civils contract across

Essex and Cambridgeshire (candidates able to work on just one site location will still be considered).

Works include

Section 278 (S278) highway improvements, bulk earthworks, deep drainage, and airfield/runway groundworks.

Key Responsibilities

Site Supervision: Direct groundworks gangs, plant operators, and subcontractors to achieve daily programme targets.

S278 & Runway Works: Oversee highways, kerbing, drainage, ducting, and airside/runway civils to strict quality and security standards.

Hands-On Support: Operate a

360 Excavator when needed to support gangs and keep earthworks on track.

Safety & Permits: Deliver daily briefings/TBTs, enforce RAMS, manage Permits to Dig, and uphold highways and airside safety protocols.

Reporting: Coordinate plant/material deliveries, complete daily site diaries, and liaise with the Site Manager and engineers.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: Proven background supervising heavy civils, groundworks, S278 highways, or airfield/runway infrastructure.

Mandatory Tickets: SSSTS (or SMSTS), CSCS Card (Gold/Blue), and First Aid at Work.

Highly Desirable:

CPCS or NPORS 360 Excavator ticket, NRSWA Street Works, and ability to pass airside security clearance (5-year CRC).

If this is something that interests you please apply or reach out directly.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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