We’re looking for a Capital Works Supervisor to join our Somerset Highways Term Service Contract team based in Glastonbury, Somerset. As a Capital Works Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high‑quality capital works schemes across Somerset and have a real impact on the local community while growing your career in highways infrastructure.
Location: Glastonbury, Somerset – site based 5 days per week
Hours: Permanent Full‑time, 40 hours per week
Employment details: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
Responsibilities
As a Capital Works Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for overseeing site‑based activities, coordinating contractors and stakeholders, and ensuring every project is completed safely, on time, and to the highest standards.
* Supervising on‑site delivery of capital works schemes, ensuring works are carried out in accordance with approved designs, programmes and specifications
* Monitoring progress against programme and escalating any risks, delays or issues promptly to the Capital Works Manager
* Promoting and enforcing a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with CDM Regulations, SHEMS, traffic management and environmental requirements
* Coordinating contractors and supply chain partners to ensure delivery meets agreed quality, cost and performance standards
* Acting as a site‑based point of contact for Somerset Council representatives, stakeholders and the public, providing clear and timely updates
Qualifications
* Brings proven experience supervising highways, civil engineering or wider infrastructure works
* Has a strong understanding of site‑based delivery, including sequencing of works and effective risk management
* Demonstrates good knowledge of CDM Regulations, health and safety requirements and environmental compliance
* Communicates confidently and professionally, with the ability to engage both stakeholders and members of the public
* Holds a full driving licence and is flexible to travel between sites and offices across Somerset
Diversity and inclusion
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role are offered an interview. We continue to prioritise diversity and inclusion as a key part of our workplace culture.
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