Internal Applicants Only*
Salary: £39,481 to £40,444 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle or Workington
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
Cumberland Council is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to join our Highways Delivery Service and play a key role in the delivery of highway and infrastructure projects across Cumberland. Acting as the NEC Supervisor, you will ensure that construction works are delivered to the required standards, specifications and contractual requirements. The role involves carrying out site inspections, monitoring workmanship and materials, overseeing testing and quality assurance processes, maintaining accurate site records, identifying defects, and supporting the Project Manager in the effective administration and delivery of highway works and contracts. A strong focus on health, safety, environmental compliance and contractor performance will be central to your work. This role is available on a permanent basis.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with a relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience, together with substantial experience supervising capital works schemes and working with NEC3/4 contracts. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, experience working with contractors and project teams, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards. In return, you’ll join a service that is responsible for maintaining and improving the local highway network, delivering projects that have a direct impact on communities across Cumberland.
You’ll be part of a professional and supportive team, with opportunities to contribute to significant infrastructure improvements while developing your expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment.
We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Nick Raymond by email at nick.raymomnd@cumberland.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions
- Closing date: 14/10/2026
- Interview date:27/10/2026
If you experience any difficulties logging in to apply for this role, please contact the HR Systems team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Please Read The Supporting Information
- Post Specification
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
- Our Staff Benefits
- Candidate Support
- About Cumberland Council
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NEC3 Site Supervisor (Internal) - CMB2694i in Workington employer: Cumberland Council
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