Jobs in Broyle Side

Carmichael 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