Site Supervisor
CV-LibrarySussexcontractPosted: 11 August 2026
Apply NowCarmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Site Supervisor to join a major Tier 1 highways maintenance and infrastructure contract across East Sussex.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of essential highway improvement and maintenance schemes, working on a long-term framework with one of the UK's leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractors.
As Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for safely coordinating site operations, managing site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered to programme, quality and safety standards.
The Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will oversee a variety of highways and civil engineering activities including:
Highway maintenance and improvement works
Carriageway and footway schemes
Drainage installations and repairs
Kerbing, paving and reinstatement works
Utility interfaces and service avoidance activities
Traffic management coordination
Public realm and infrastructure projects
You will provide visible leadership on site, ensuring that operatives and subcontractors are briefed effectively, work safely and deliver right-first-time results.
Key Responsibilities
Supervising site operatives, gangs and subcontractors
Delivering daily briefings and ensuring compliance with RAMS and permits
Coordinating labour, plant, materials and traffic management resources
Monitoring programme progress and maintaining accurate site records
Conducting inspections and quality checks
Managing safety, environmental and customer requirements
Identifying and escalating risks, delays and site issues
Supporting construction readiness and project planning activities
Liaising with clients, stakeholders, utilities and local authorities
Driving a positive safety culture across live highway environments
Requirements
We are keen to speak with candidates who have:
Experience supervising highways, civils, utilities or infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of highway maintenance and construction activities
Experience working within live highway environments
Understanding of RAMS, permits, inspections and quality processes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Essential Qualifications
SSSTS or SMSTS
CSCS Card
NRSWA Supervisor (preferred / required for street works supervision)
EUSR Safe Digging / Avoiding Underground Services
Full UK Driving Licence
Additional qualifications such as First Aid, Temporary Works Awareness, CAT & Genny or relevant highways competencies would be advantageous
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of essential highway improvement and maintenance schemes, working on a long-term framework with one of the UK's leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractors.
As Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for safely coordinating site operations, managing site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered to programme, quality and safety standards.
The Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will oversee a variety of highways and civil engineering activities including:
Highway maintenance and improvement works
Carriageway and footway schemes
Drainage installations and repairs
Kerbing, paving and reinstatement works
Utility interfaces and service avoidance activities
Traffic management coordination
Public realm and infrastructure projects
You will provide visible leadership on site, ensuring that operatives and subcontractors are briefed effectively, work safely and deliver right-first-time results.
Key Responsibilities
Supervising site operatives, gangs and subcontractors
Delivering daily briefings and ensuring compliance with RAMS and permits
Coordinating labour, plant, materials and traffic management resources
Monitoring programme progress and maintaining accurate site records
Conducting inspections and quality checks
Managing safety, environmental and customer requirements
Identifying and escalating risks, delays and site issues
Supporting construction readiness and project planning activities
Liaising with clients, stakeholders, utilities and local authorities
Driving a positive safety culture across live highway environments
Requirements
We are keen to speak with candidates who have:
Experience supervising highways, civils, utilities or infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of highway maintenance and construction activities
Experience working within live highway environments
Understanding of RAMS, permits, inspections and quality processes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Essential Qualifications
SSSTS or SMSTS
CSCS Card
NRSWA Supervisor (preferred / required for street works supervision)
EUSR Safe Digging / Avoiding Underground Services
Full UK Driving Licence
Additional qualifications such as First Aid, Temporary Works Awareness, CAT & Genny or relevant highways competencies would be advantageous