Site Supervisor

Job Title: Site Supervisor / Assistant Construction Manager

Net Temps are seeking an experienced Site Supervisor or Assistant Construction Manager based in Chesterfield with a strong background in civil engineering and construction works, ideally within the substation and electrical infrastructure sector.

The successful candidate will support the Construction Manager with the day-to-day running of site operations, coordination of site teams, planning of future works, and monitoring of health, safety, quality, and performance across the project.

Rate of pay; £28.50 per hour (DOE)

Working hours;
Monday – Thursday 7.30am – 6pm
Friday 7.30am – 3.30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Manager with the day-to-day management of site activities and the planning and coordination of upcoming works.
• Supervise and coordinate site teams and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.
• Oversee civil engineering and construction activities, including earthworks, drainage, foundations, and reinforced concrete works.
• Monitor works within substations and ensure teams operate safely around live services, high-voltage (HV) cables, and overhead power lines.
• Ensure compliance with site-specific safe systems of work, risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and health and safety procedures.
• Monitor workforce performance, productivity, workmanship, and adherence to project programmes.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and safety briefings, ensuring any issues are identified and addressed promptly.
• Maintain effective communication with the Construction Manager, site teams, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with resource planning, site logistics, progress reporting, and the coordination of future construction activities.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Site Supervisor, Assistant Site Manager, or similar supervisory role within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong practical knowledge of earthworks, drainage, foundations, and reinforced concrete.
• Experience working on substations or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Experience working around live services, HV cables, and overhead power lines, with a clear understanding of the associated risks and control measures.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation, risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• Relevant NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in a construction-related discipline.
• Valid First Aid qualification.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead site teams, monitor performance, and maintain high standards of safety and workmanship.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be proactive, safety-conscious, organised, and confident in supervising site personnel. They must be able to work closely with the Construction Manager, take responsibility for day-to-day site activities, identify potential issues, and ensure work is delivered safely and efficiently.

Please note: Work involving live electrical infrastructure must be undertaken in accordance with the relevant site rules, authorisations, and electrical safety procedures.

Apply Today

Interested candidates should contact Drew in our Nottingham office on [phone removed] to register their details.

Net Temps provides both temporary and permanent staffing solutions to the Construction, Engineering, and Allied industries across the UK.

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