Build Supervisor - Lodge Manufacturer

YourRetreats Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A construction management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Build Supervisor to lead a skilled team in delivering high-quality builds on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities and experience in construction or manufacturing. The role includes motivating team members, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement. Competitive hourly rate and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of £20 per hour

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive team environment

Training and development opportunities

Company pension

Uniform provided

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management abilities essential for overseeing a build team.
• Experience in construction with knowledge of quality control and safety regulations required.
• Ability to motivate and develop team members for performance enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Manage build team to ensure units are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Monitor productivity and support team skill development.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Strong leadership and team-management abilities

Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills

Solid understanding of construction or manufacturing processes

Quality- and safety-focused mindset

Ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members

Problem-solving capability and strong attention to detail

Education

Previous supervisory experience within construction, manufacturing, or modular builds

Knowledge of quality control, health & safety regulations, and lean manufacturing principles

Health & Safety qualifications

Job description

The Build Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing a build team to ensure all units are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards. This is a hands‑on role with a focus on efficiency, craftsmanship, team motivation, and continuous improvement.

Key areas of responsibility include

Delivering Builds on Time

• Manage and coordinate the build team to ensure units are completed according to the production schedule
• Motivate the team to achieve performance targets while maintaining quality
• Monitor individual and team productivity, addressing issues or recognising strong performance
• Support skill development within the team and identify potential future supervisors
• Track build progress against allocated time for each stage and discuss variances with the Production Manager

Upholding Quality Standards

• Ensure work meets company quality standards at all stages
• Verify completion and documentation of all required quality checks
• Analyse snagging reports, provide feedback to the team, and prevent recurrence of issues

Meeting Budget and Material Targets

• Control labour and material usage to ensure builds remain within budget
• Review build performance against budgeted costs and investigate variances with management

Process Consistency & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain repeatable and efficient build methods
• Uphold high health & safety standards at all times
• Lead by example with strong housekeeping, organisation, and professional behaviour
• Support your team confidently, even under pressure
• Drive continuous improvement in build processes, quality, and efficiency

Requirements

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team‑management abilities
• Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills
• Solid understanding of construction or manufacturing processes
• Quality- and safety-focused mindset
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members
• Problem‑solving capability and strong attention to detail

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within construction, manufacturing, or modular builds
• Knowledge of quality control, health & safety regulations, and lean manufacturing principles
• Health & Safety qualifications are desirable
• Proven experience achieving build targets and maintaining high quality standards

Additional Expectations

• Ability to oversee daily build operations and adjust resources as required
• Authority to halt unsafe or poor-quality work and to escalate issues when needed
• Comfortable managing deadlines and high-pressure situations

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £20 per hour
• Opportunities for career progression, including pathways into senior roles
• Supportive team environment focused on high craftsmanship and continuous improvement
• Training and development opportunities, including Health & Safety and leadership training
• Being part of a company that values honesty, clear communication, pride in workmanship, and exceptional quality
• Company pension
• Uniform provided
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am–4:30 pm
• Early finish on Fridays at 1:30 pm
• Overtime available