Supervisor Safety Lead

Supervisor Safety Lead

Full-Time 26.17 - 26.17 Β£ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
Reliable Contractors LTD

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead safety on the UK's largest infrastructure project, ensuring a secure work environment.
  • Company: Join Reliable Contractors Limited, a company that values tradespeople and promotes equality.
  • Benefits: Earn Β£26.17 per hour, enjoy 30 paid holidays, and receive training and upskilling.
  • Other info: Flexible shifts, overtime pay, and potential accommodation support for those living far from site.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on safety in a dynamic construction environment over the next 5-7 years.
  • Qualifications: NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification preferred; strong supervisory experience required.

The predicted salary is between 26.17 - 26.17 Β£ per hour.

A chance to work on the largest Infrastructure project in the UK, spanning over the next 5-7 years (HS2).

PAYE Basis

Pay Rate: Β£26.17 Per Hour

Paid Holidays: 30 days per year (including bank holidays)

Minimum qualifications and experience:

  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent safety qualification preferred.
  • Where NEBOSH is not held, candidates must hold a relevant construction supervisory qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 in Occupational Work Supervision, Construction Site Supervision or equivalent.
  • CSCS Gold Supervisor card, Black Manager card or equivalent recognised construction supervisor/manager card.
  • Strong previous experience working in a live construction supervisory role, ideally within major infrastructure, heavy civils, tunnelling, structures or lifting.
  • Strong understanding of daily briefings, task briefings, POWRA, RAMS, permits and point-of-work control.
  • Experience working closely with supervisors, general foremen, works managers and site delivery teams.
  • Experience challenging unsafe work, poor behaviours and weak control measures in a live site environment.
  • Strong IT skills, including basic reporting, action tracking and Microsoft Office.

Role requirements:

  • Work closely with supervisors, general foremen and works managers at the point of work.
  • Support daily briefings, task briefings and POWRA quality.
  • Challenge poor standards and unsafe behaviours in a constructive but firm way.
  • Support stop work decisions where controls are not in place or the work has changed.
  • Check that teams understand the task, the controls, the permits and the emergency arrangements.
  • Identify interface risks between trades, plant, lifting operations, access routes and adjacent works.
  • Coach supervisors and gangs on setting people to work, rather than simply reporting issues.
  • Escalate weak signals, repeated poor practice and unresolved actions.
  • Maintain simple, clear records of observations, interventions and follow-up actions.

Shift Hours: Monday to Friday - 7-7.30am Starter 5-5.30pm

Overtime: Monday – Friday - Time and a third after 10 hours; Nights – Time and a third; Sat & Sunday and night all hours – Time and a half.

Pension Training and upskilling provided. Safe working environment. Life Insurance. Secure regular income.

Lodge/ Digs can be available if you live 50 miles away from site. Β£50.13 per day every day you work.

Reliable Contractors Limited are passionate about Equality Diversity and Inclusion continuously working towards best practice and adhering to government legislation. We are a firm believer in Fairness Inclusion and Respect.

Supervisor Safety Lead employer: Reliable Contractors LTD

Reliable Contractors LTD is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and professional development. As a Concrete Finisher in Plymouth, you will benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive training opportunities, and a robust pension plan, all while contributing to significant MOD projects that enhance your skills and career growth.

Reliable Contractors LTD

Contact Details:

Reliable Contractors LTD Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Supervisor Safety Lead

NEBOSH Construction Certificate
NEBOSH General Certificate
NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Work Supervision
NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision
CSCS Gold Supervisor card
CSCS Black Manager card
Construction Supervisory Experience