Works Supervisor - Construction - SBO10013 in Newtown St Boswells

An exciting opportunity has arisen with SBc Contracts, Scottish Borders Council’s external trading organisation, which delivers a wide range of civil engineering and building projects to internal council clients and external customers. We are seeking a Site Supervisor to oversee a diverse portfolio of works across the Scottish Borders and wider area. This role involves the day‑to‑day supervision of civil engineering and building sites, including, but not limited to, groundworks, roadworks, bridgeworks, drainage, flood prevention schemes, new builds and building refurbishments.

As Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for planning and organising works to meet agreed programmes, ensuring resources, materials, plant and labour are deployed efficiently and safely. You will supervise operatives and subcontractors on site, ensuring all works are delivered to specification, within programme, and in full compliance with health, safety, environmental requirements and the organisation’s quality management systems. You will play a key role in maintaining a safe working environment through effective site inductions, the implementation of method statements and risk assessments, and by ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with SBc Contracts’ quality systems and procedures.

The role also involves regular liaison with clients and stakeholders, attending site meetings, and supporting the commercial team where required. This is a hands‑on, varied position suited to a proactive and flexible individual with proven experience in a construction environment. You will work across multiple sites, may be required to work outwith core hours, and will contribute to the continuous improvement of SBc Contracts’ quality, environmental and health and safety performance.

• SVQ Level 3 in Construction Contracting or attain within 2 years of being appointed.
• Appropriate CSCS card
• Appropriate National Highway Sector Scheme qualifications
• Current Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Certificate
• Full Driving Licence

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal enquiries may be made to Stuart Weeks by telephone on 01835827437 or by email at stuart.weeks@scotborders.gov.uk or to Andy Hume by telephone on 01835 828092 or by email at andy.hume@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.