MER Working Supervisor
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and actively participate in mobilisation, excavation, and reinstatement activities.
- Plan and allocate daily tasks to the team, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.
- Coordinate the mobilisation of equipment, tools, and materials to and from the site.
- Oversee excavation and reinstatement operations, ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards.
- Monitor site progress, addressing issues promptly to minimise delays.
- Perform excavation, backfilling, and reinstatement tasks as part of the team.
- Operate hand tools and small plant equipment, such as compactors or mini excavators.
- Ensure high-quality reinstatement of surfaces, including paving, tarmacking, or landscaping.
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of worksites, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Champion a safety-first culture on-site, promoting adherence to HSE regulations and company policies.
- Conduct daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and site-specific risk assessments.
- Ensure team members use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe working practices.
- Identify and report hazards, incidents, or near-misses to the Groundwork Manager.
- Implement environmental best practices, minimising the impact of operations on the surrounding area.
- Motivate and support the team to achieve project goals and maintain high morale.
- Provide on-the-job training and guidance to less experienced operatives.
- Monitor team performance, addressing issues constructively to drive improvement.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and accountability within the team.
- Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are available and in good working order.
- Perform routine maintenance checks on equipment and report defects to the Groundwork Manager.
- Manage site inventory, ensuring efficient use of resources and proper storage.
- Monitor plant and material usage to minimise waste and optimise costs.
- Act as the primary point of contact on-site, liaising with the Groundwork Manager and other stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates on site progress, challenges, and resource needs.
- Maintain accurate site records, including daily logs, risk assessments, and material usage reports.
- Support the preparation of handover reports and documentation as required.
- Proven experience in groundwork operations, including mobilisation, excavation, and reinstatement.
- Strong leadership skills with experience supervising teams in a construction or groundwork environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of excavation and reinstatement processes, tools, and materials.
- Awareness of HSE regulations, including risk assessments and safe working practices.
- Ability to read and interpret site plans, drawings, and project specifications.
- Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- NRSWA Supervisor tickets
- CSCS card or equivalent site certification.
- Experience operating small plant machinery (e.g., compactors, mini excavators).
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Groundworks or Construction Supervision.
- First Aid certification or other relevant safety training.