Site Supervisor

Site Supervisor / Machines Supervisor
Location: Manchester-based, covering sites across the North of England
Sector: Civil Engineering / Recycling Infrastructure / Industrial Works
Projects: Recycling & Recovery Facilities
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Supervisor / Machines Supervisor to oversee civil engineering works on recycling and waste management facilities operated across the North of England.
The successful candidate will supervise day-to-day site operations involving:

• Concrete works


• Drainage installation


• Groundworks


• Machine operations


• Industriial civils packages


• Health & safety compliance

This is a hands-on supervisory role suited to someone with strong civil engineering experience, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage labour, subcontractors, and plant efficiently across multiple live industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily site activities on civils projects


• Oversee machine operations including excavators, dumpers, rollers, and telehandlers


• Ensure works are completed safely, on programme, and to specification


• Manage operatives, subcontractors, and plant on site


• Read and interpret drawings, RAMS, and site documentation


• Conduct site briefings, toolbox talks, and safety inspections


• Liaise with project managers, clients, and site engineers


• Ensure quality control on concrete, drainage, and groundwork installations


• Monitor material usage and site progress


• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and environmental compliance


• Assist with planning and coordination of ongoing and upcoming works


• Ensure all works comply with company procedures and client requirements

Typical Works Involved

• Reinforced concrete slabs and bases


• Foundations and retaining structures


• Surface and foul drainage systems


• Ducting and service trenches


• Kerbing, surfacing, and external works


• Excavation and reinstatement


• Industrial civils within operational recycling facilities

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in civil engineering or groundwork supervision


• Strong knowledge of drainage, concrete, and excavation works


• Experience supervising plant and machinery operations


• Valid:

o SMSTS or SSSTS
o CSCS Card
o CPCS/NPORS plant tickets (preferred)
o Full UK Driving Licence

• Ability to work away and travel across the North of England


• Good communication and leadership skills


• Strong understanding of health & safety procedures

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working on recycling, waste, or industrial sites


• Confined spaces training


• First Aid at Work


• Temporary works awareness


• Experience working within live operational environments


• Knowledge of environmental and permit-controlled sites

Personal Qualities

• Reliable and self-motivated


• Strong leadership and team management ability


• Practical problem solver


• Flexible regarding travel and working hours


• Professional approach with clients and workforce

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

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