Civils Supervisor

Job description

Your new company
You will be joining a leading independent surfacing and civil engineering contractor with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality highways and infrastructure projects. This multi-accredited and well-established contractor has a substantial order book and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Civils Supervisor to join their team in Kent.

Your new role
As a Civils Supervisor based in Kent, you will play a crucial role in the successful delivery of surfacing and highways projects across their South East region. Reporting into the Operations and Contracts Management team, you will take responsibility for day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, to specification and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily site activities across surfacing and civils projects
• Planning works, contributing to project programmes and ordering materials
• Leading daily site briefings and maintaining a strong on-site presence
• Supervising works to ensure compliance with contract specifications and quality standards
• Monitoring progress, identifying risks and driving corrective actions
• Completing accurate daily site reports, including measurements and operational issues
• Leading, motivating and supporting site teams to achieve optimal performance
• Maintaining strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Ensuring full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, including risk assessments, near‑miss reporting and incident investigations

This role suits a hands‑on Civils Supervisor who takes pride in safe delivery, strong leadership and collaborative working.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will need:

• Previous experience operating in a similar supervisory position within highways or surfacing
• Proven experience in asphalt and road laying
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and engage site teams
• A proactive, safety-focused mindset with attention to quality and detail
• CSCS, SMSTS (minimum SSSTS accepted) and a full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £60,000 per annum
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave (option to buy/sell extra days) plus bank holidays
• Performance-based bonus
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Birthday Bonus and employee discount portal
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Ongoing training, development and clear progression opportunities
• Company social events and volunteering initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• A supportive, collaborative culture where your contribution is genuinely valued and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Maidstone

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-04-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English