Project Supervisor
Location: Northamptonshire Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + Car Allowance Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing infrastructure and civil engineering organisation seeking a Project Supervisor to support the successful delivery of projects across the UK. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated individual with experience in highways, street lighting, traffic signs, or civil engineering environments. You'll be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and day-to-day management of projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client expectations. Based in Northamptonshire, the role will involve occasional national travel depending on project locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate project activities from mobilisation through to completion.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, site teams, and key stakeholders.
- Prepare project documentation including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Health & Safety records.
- Ensure compliance with company, client, and legislative health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
- Liaise with procurement teams to ensure materials, plant, and equipment are available when required.
- Develop and issue project work packs and site information to operational teams.
- Manage labour, plant, and material resources to achieve programme and budget objectives.
- Review and authorise site records, timesheets, and progress reports.
- Attend client and project meetings, maintaining strong and professional working relationships.
- Assist with project change control and ensure all variations are accurately recorded.
- Maintain project documentation including completion records, handover information, and as-built documentation.
- Carry out site inspections, quality checks, safety audits, and toolbox talks.
- Provide day-to-day supervision and support to site operatives, including inductions, training, and performance reviews.
Essential Requirements
- At least two years' experience within a project coordination, supervisory, or operational role.
- Knowledge of highways or civil engineering specifications and industry standards.
- SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Valid CSCS Card.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience leading teams and coordinating multiple work activities.
- Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage competing priorities.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
- Experience managing project costs, budgets, and programmes.
- Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related qualification.
- Temporary Works Coordinator certification.
- Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) qualification.
- Understanding of NEC contracts.
- Experience using Microsoft Project or similar planning software.
Suitable Backgrounds
This opportunity would suit candidates with experience in:
- Highways
- Civil Engineering
- Street Lighting
- Traffic Signs & Signals
- Infrastructure Projects
- Utilities
- Construction Operations
What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £40,000 per annum , depending on experience
- Car Allowance
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of infrastructure and civil engineering projects
- Career development and progression opportunities within a growing business
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Exposure to nationally recognised highways and infrastructure schemes
Apply Now
If you're a proactive and organised Project Supervisor looking to advance your career within the highways and infrastructure sector, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering essential projects across the UK.