Site Operations Supervisor

Location: Essex (Head Office) with nationwide travel

Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Expenses + Benefits

Reporting to: Operations Services Manager

The Opportunity

Our client is an award-winning UK manufacturer and market leader in the design, manufacture and installation of innovative composite infrastructure solutions. Their products are used across major civil engineering, rail, utilities and construction projects throughout the UK, helping replace traditional materials such as timber, concrete and steel with sustainable, low-maintenance alternatives. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Site Operations Supervisor to oversee the installation of specialist GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) structures on projects nationwide. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on supervisor who enjoys leading teams, working on technically challenging projects and taking ownership of site operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and customer service.

About the Role

The Site Operations Supervisor will be responsible for managing multiple installation teams on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification. Working closely with the Operations Services Manager, the successful candidate will oversee the installation of bespoke GRP composite structures including walkways, platforms, access structures, riser flooring and other specialist infrastructure products. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring projects are completed on time while maintaining exceptional health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site operations across multiple installation teams.
• Lead projects to ensure work is completed safely, on time and to specification.
• Coordinate labour, materials and equipment to maximise productivity.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Lead daily briefings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety & Environmental (SHE) requirements.
• Review technical drawings and installation specifications.
• Identify site issues and implement practical solutions.
• Attend client and site coordination meetings.
• Ensure all RAMS, permits and site documentation are completed and maintained.
• Monitor PPE compliance across all site personnel.
• Manage company tools, plant and equipment.
• Support the preparation and amendment of RAMS and other operational documentation.
• Carry out routine inspections of equipment and report defects.
• Lead by example, promoting a positive safety culture at all times.

Working Hours

A total of 216 hours per month. Any authorised hours worked beyond 216 hours are paid at time and a half. During quieter operational periods, managers may authorise paid time off where appropriate without affecting salary.

Quality, Safety & Environmental Standards

The successful candidate will work within an organisation committed to internationally recognised management systems, ensuring compliance with:

• ISO 9001 Quality Management
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety

About the Projects

Projects involve the installation of bespoke composite structures manufactured using high-performance GRP materials, including:

• Access platforms
• Walkways
• Riser flooring
• Staircases
• Access structures
• Trench covers
• Structural profiles
• Custom-engineered infrastructure solutions

These products are designed for high performance, offering exceptional durability, corrosion resistance, fire resistance and reduced lifetime maintenance costs.

About You

The successful candidate will have previous supervisory experience within construction, engineering or specialist installation environments and be confident managing teams on busy operational sites.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience supervising site installation projects.
• Experience managing Health, Safety & Environmental compliance.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and stay away from home Monday to Friday when required.
• Comfortable remaining clean shaven when required for face-fit PPE compliance.
• Positive, proactive and solutions-focused attitude.

Desirable Qualifications

• CSCS Card
• SSSTS
• PASMA
• IPAF
• Harness & Lanyard Certification
• Personal Track Safety (PTS)
• Experience working with GRP installations or composite products.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Regular overtime paid at enhanced rates.
• Accommodation, subsistence and travel expenses for working away.
• Long-term career progression within a growing, financially secure business.
• Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure projects.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive, people-focused working environment.
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee engagement programmes.
• The chance to join a highly respected organisation with an outstanding reputation for innovation, quality and sustainability.

If you're an experienced Site Supervisor looking for your next challenge and want to work for a business investing heavily in both its people and its future, we'd love to hear from you.