Civils Working Supervisor

H W Martin; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major civil engineering firm is seeking a Civils Working Supervisor in Sizewell, England. The role involves supervising construction activities, ensuring safety compliance, and managing teams of operatives and subcontractors. Candidates should have experience in large-scale civil engineering projects, hold SSSTS or SMSTS certification, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive salary, benefits including a company pension and training opportunities, and the chance to work on a key nuclear power project.

Benefits

20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Working Supervisor / General Foreman / Civils Supervisor on large projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Sound understanding of civils construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily civil engineering and construction activities.
• Conduct daily briefings and safety inspections.
• Monitor progress and report issues or delays.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS certification

Temporary Works Supervisor certification

Tools

CPCS or NPORS plant operation knowledge

Job description

Job title: Civils Working Supervisor – Sizewell C

Salary: Competitive and based on experience.

Additional benefits: 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Free parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance.

Contract Type: Permanent

About us: Sizewell C is a large, planned nuclear power station being built on the Suffolk coast in the UK. The project is expected to generate 3.2 GW of clean electricity, enough for 6 million homes. This is a significant part of the UK’s strategy for clean energy and energy security, with the goal of providing reliable, low‑carbon power and supporting economic growth. SZC is a major project opportunity for the Martin Group of Companies.

About H. W. (Traffic Management) Ltd

We provide data‑led, traffic management services within a temporary environment. Put simply, we guide vehicles around roadworks in the safest, most efficient way possible whilst permanent improvements are made to the country’s highways.

We collate data to find ways of making the temporary traffic management strategies we deploy as safe, swift and synchronised as possible.

We also provide an emergency traffic management intervention on behalf of our clients in the event of a situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property or the environment. For example, in the event of widespread flooding.

The Opportunity

The Civils Working Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating civil construction works on site, ensuring that all activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design specifications, quality standards, and site procedures. The Civils Working Supervisor will manage teams of operatives and subcontractors, drive productivity, and ensure compliance with nuclear site safety and quality requirements.

As part of our team, you will:

• Supervise daily civil engineering and construction activities.
• Manage and coordinate operatives, plant, and subcontractors to deliver works safely, on time, and to specification.
• Ensure all work complies with approved construction drawings, method statements, risk assessments (RAMS), and site quality standards.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and safety inspections to maintain a strong safety culture.
• Monitor progress against plans, report issues or delays, and assist in developing corrective action plans.
• Check that all materials, plant, and equipment are available and fit for purpose before work begins.
• Ensure that all workers under supervision are trained, competent, and authorised for their tasks.
• Maintain accurate daily records including labour, plant, materials used, and work completed.
• Identify and report hazards, near misses, and unsafe acts or conditions through the site reporting system.
• Support quality assurance by completing inspections, ensuring proper concrete testing, rebar checks, and recording as‑built data.
• Liaise with other disciplines (mechanical, electrical, environmental, logistics) to coordinate safe and efficient delivery of works.
• Promote continuous improvement, efficiency, and right‑first‑time delivery in all civil works.
• Support environmental compliance by minimising waste, preventing pollution, and ensuring correct use of spill response procedures.

Why do people work for us?

We offer our people a career bursting with benefits! As a Civils Working Supervisor you’ll benefit from continuous professional development, progression opportunities, job security, full‑time hours, uniform and PPE, good hourly rates, a non‑contributory pension scheme and an exclusive staff discounts and wellbeing portal. Plus, free parking at our depots, an Employee Assistance Programme and Life Assurance.

You will be joining a team that is like one big family where your contribution makes a difference.

What does our ideal candidate look like?

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, with a good, responsible attitude to work.

You must hold a clean driving license (or with a maximum of 6 points) and be free from drugs and alcohol.

It pays to be self‑assured in this role, with a firm belief in your own abilities and ambition, and a willingness to put in the hard work necessary to get where you and the business want to be.

Qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience as a Working Supervisor / General Foreman / Civils Supervisor on large‑scale civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable leadership skills and ability to motivate and coordinate teams of operatives and subcontractors.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specification.
• Sound understanding of civils construction techniques – e.g., earthworks, drainage, formwork, rebar, and concrete operations.
• Excellent knowledge of construction health and safety requirements, including RAMS, permit‑to‑work systems, and lifting operations.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• Experience working on nuclear or power generation sites (e.g., Hinkley Point C, Sellafield, or similar).
• CPCS or NPORS plant operation knowledge (for supervision purposes).
• Temporary Works Supervisor certification.
• Awareness of quality management systems (QA/QC).

All Operatives working on the Sizewell C Nuclear site are required to pass the vetting process which will include a DBS criminal record check and a drug & alcohol test at induction.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from any suitably qualified persons.

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