Site Supervisor

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Are you a skilled and motivated individual with experience of working on high-speed roads? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead from the front and showcase your expertise? We are currently recruiting for a Site Supervisor to join our company and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our projects.

Please note that this role will require working nights and working away on occasions.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Site Supervisor, you will be ensuring that our projects are executed smoothly, safely and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supervision: Overseeing on site operations, co-ordinating resources, delivering toolbox talks and co-ordinating delivery of the programme of works.
  • Safety First: Ensure that all works are carried out safely and that they do not pose a danger to the workers on site, sub-contractors, site visitors or members of the public.
  • Communication: Facilitate effective communication between subcontractors and clients, ensuring to keep the management team up to date throughout.
  • Quality Assurance: Maintaining high quality standards by completing weekly site inspections, ensuring sites are left clean and tidy and ensuring that all plant, vehicles and machinery are in good working order.
  • Problem Solving: Identify challenges and proactively resolve challenges that may arise

 

Who We are Looking For:

We believe in diversity and inclusion, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Here are the qualities we are looking for in a Site Supervisor

  • Experience: Proven experience as a Site Supervisor working on High-Speed Roads demonstrating successful project delivery.
  • Qualifications: CSCS Supervisor card, SSSTS/SMSTS
  • Knowledge: Solid understanding of Civil Engineering principles, Drainage, Earthworks and Road constructions. Conversant with principal contractor duties and ITP Quality checks
  • Safety Conscious: Strong commitment to safety protocols and promoting a safe work environment.
  • Leadership and Communication: Exceptional leadership abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills to be able to liaise with various stakeholders effectively.
  • Adaptable: The ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment
  • IT Skills: Demonstrates a good understanding of IT skills and systems.
  • Driving License: A full clean UK Driving license is required for this role.

 

Why Join Us:

  • Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly contribute to safer, more reliable roads for everyone, improving the daily lives of countless individuals.
  • Growth Opportunities: We value career development and offer training to enhance your skills, enabling you to advance within the company.
  • Team Spirit: Join a supportive and friendly team, at Carnell we have a supportive and inclusive company culture.
  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and other perks.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to embark on the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. 
You can apply via our website www.carnellgroup.co.uk/careers/latest-vacancies to submit your application.

For any questions, please contact careers@carnellgroup.co.uk.

 

Carnell are committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.

We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviours are embedded across the company, they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.

We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance

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About the Role:

As a Site Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations, planning, and delivery of highways projects across Scotland. You’ll manage supervisors and site teams working on drainage surveys, trenchless remediation, Filter Drain Recycling), and wider civils activities on the Strategic Road Network.

You’ll ensure that every project under your supervision runs safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards — while supporting our broader business strategy to grow our presence in Scotland.

This is a hands-on role requiring site presence across Scotland, working days or nights, and occasionally supporting operations in the North of England.

Location:

Scotland (with some support to Northern England when required across Various sites, working away and night shifts required.

Contract: Full-time

Carnell is on a mission to raise the standard of excellence in highways maintenance, working with passion, innovation and an uncompromising commitment to safety. As we continue to grow our footprint across Scotland, we’re looking for a proactive and experienced Site Manager to join our Operations team.

If you’re motivated by delivering high-quality infrastructure, leading teams, and building trusted relationships with clients, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What You’ll Do:

You will take responsibility for:

Project Delivery & Site Management

  • Overseeing all aspects of on-site delivery including commercial, programme, resources, safety, quality and environmental performance
  • Ensuring compliance with all SHEQ requirements and site rules
  • Coordinating shift start-ups, close-downs and changeovers
  • Supporting the production of Construction Phase Plans, Project Management Plans and other documentation


Leadership & People Management

  • Leading and developing Supervisors and Operatives
  • Delivering pre-start briefings, toolbox talks and training
  • Conducting appraisals and supporting skills development


Client Relationship Management

  • Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
  • Attending site visits to support project development and asset assessment
  • Maintaining positive client relationships and identifying new opportunities


Quality & Performance

  • Ensuring work is delivered Right First Time and meets specification
  • Managing project KPIs and deadlines
  • Making quality adjustments and rejecting work outside specification


Resource & Operational Coordination

  • Ensuring adequate staffing levels
  • Managing working hours and authorising exceedances
  • Overseeing plant, vehicles, equipment and operational paperwork


What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for someone with:

Experience & Knowledge

  • Previous experience in highways contract management
  • Strong understanding of drainage construction and relevant standards (CDM 2015, MCHW, DMRB, CS 551, CD 535)
  • Experience managing teams on high-speed roads
  • Strong grasp of health & safety legislation
  • Good commercial and business strategy awareness


Skills

  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills
  • Strong organisational and leadership skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with clients, colleagues and supply chain
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word


Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent (HND/HNC) in construction or project management
  • SMSTS
  • CSCS (manager level preferred)
  • Full UK driving licence.


What We Offer:

  • Company van
  • IT equipment & mobile phone
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Group Income Protection
  • Opportunities to grow within a national, forward-thinking business


Ready to Lead the Way?

If you’re passionate about managing safe, high-quality highways projects and want to play a key role in our growing Scottish operations, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver excellence across Scotland’s strategic road network.

Carnell is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.

We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviours are embedded across the company; they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.

We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance.

Carnell is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.

We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviours are embedded across the company, they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.

We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance.

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