Civil Superintendent
Civil Superintendent
An experienced Civil Superintendent is required to oversee construction activities on a major infrastructure project. This role will be responsible for coordinating site operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and programme requirements.
You will provide strong day-to-day leadership to civil construction teams and subcontractors, maintaining high standards of workmanship while monitoring progress, resources, and productivity. The successful candidate will be confident working in a demanding site environment and able to coordinate multiple activities across earthworks, concrete, drainage, utilities, roads, and associated civil works.
Key responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily civil construction activities in line with project schedules and method statements.
- Lead site teams, subcontractors, and specialist contractors, allocating labour, plant, and materials effectively.
- Monitor progress, productivity, quality, and compliance with approved drawings and technical requirements.
- Work closely with engineers, project managers, surveyors, and other stakeholders to resolve construction issues.
- Review risk assessments, permits, inspection records, and safe systems of work before activities commence.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.
- Identify potential delays, constraints, and variations, escalating issues and supporting timely corrective action.
- Maintain accurate daily records, including progress reports, site diaries, resource usage, and quality documentation.
- Support inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover activities as required.
About you
You will have proven experience as a Civil Superintendent, General Foreman, or similar senior site-based position within civil engineering or infrastructure construction. A strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, quality control, and site safety is essential.
Excellent communication and organisational skills are required, together with the ability to motivate teams and build effective working relationships. Relevant civil engineering qualifications, site supervision credentials, and appropriate health and safety training are desirable. The role may require flexibility to work extended hours, shifts, or away from home depending on project requirements.
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