Details:
- Salary: £28 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Edinburgh City of Edinburgh
- Date: 9 hours ago
Description:
Civil Engineering Site Supervisor – St Mary’s Street, Edinburgh
Recruitment by: PSS Ltd
Location: St Mary’s Street, Edinburgh Old Town
Project duration: ASAP - January–April 2027
Rate: £28 per hour
Hours: Approximately 50 hours per week, with additional weekend work available
The Role
PSS Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Civil Engineering Site Supervisor to oversee works on St Mary’s Street in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town.
The project involves the removal and excavation of approximately 750 metres of existing road surface, exposing the traditional stone setts (cobbles), followed by the necessary preparation and reinstatement works.
The successful candidate will maintain a daily on-site presence, supervise the workforce and ensure the project progresses safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain a daily on-site management presence.
* Supervise and coordinate site operatives and subcontractors.
* Oversee excavation, removal and reinstatement of traditional stone setts.
* Monitor progress and ensure work is completed to programme.
* Maintain health and safety standards and site compliance.
* Coordinate deliveries, site activities and workforce requirements.
* Liaise with project management and relevant stakeholders.
* Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the works.
Essential Requirements
* Previous civil engineering site supervision or management experience.
* Valid SMSTS certificate.
* Valid CSCS White Manager card.
* Experience in roadworks, groundworks, excavation or paving projects preferred.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to manage a busy urban construction site.
Working Arrangements and Pay
* Weekdays: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm.
* Standard hours: Approximately 50 hours per week.
* Hourly rate: £28 per hour.
* Weekend work: Saturday and Sunday work available at the same rate of £28 per hour.
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Project duration: ASAP until January–April 2027