CIVIL SUPERVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Street works happen daily on roads managed by Highway Authorities, and someone has to own the gap between a contractor crew and a compliant, reinstatement-complete carriageway. That ownership is the Civil Supervisor's defining function. The role carries direct accountability for NRSWA-regulated site operations, including signing and guarding, compaction testing, and subcontractor audit regimes across active build programmes. Certification requirements, specifically SMSTS, NRSWA supervisor qualification, and CSCS card, reflect the legal weight attached to that accountability. Few supervisory roles in construction demand this precise combination of hands-on quality control and regulatory interface with local authorities.

As the Civil Supervisor, you are responsible for the compliant delivery of civils works packages from excavation and trenching through reinstatement across one or more active construction sites, ensuring that quality, safety, and contractual KPIs are met at every stage. You report to a Site or Project Manager and hold direct authority over field operatives, trade contractors, and subcontract crews within your allocated area.

Career Impact: Supervising NRSWA-regulated street works at programme scale builds the auditable track record and accreditation portfolio that distinguishes a Civil Supervisor in the utilities and infrastructure labour market.

Business Impact: Defective reinstatement or a failed HAUC audit carries direct financial penalties and programme delays; the Civil Supervisor's day-to-day decisions determine whether those outcomes occur.

Growth Opportunity: Demonstrable delivery across civils packages, particularly on fibre or EV infrastructure build programmes, is the foundation employers use to evaluate candidates for Project Manager and Site Manager appointments.

• Supervise field operatives and subcontract crews across allocated civils sites to ensure works are completed safely and to contractual specification.
• Conduct in-progress and post-completion audits, including joint inspections with client representatives, to verify reinstatement quality against HAUC standards.
• Enforce signing, guarding, and traffic management arrangements in accordance with NRSWA specification on every active site.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities against the live works schedule, identifying resource requirements daily and escalating programme risks to the Project Manager.
• Perform compaction and core testing as specified, documenting results and issuing recommendations where defects are identified.
• Coach and assess operative performance against accreditation requirements, recording training needs and arranging remediation where competency gaps are found.
• Liaise with Highway Authorities, Local Authorities, and community representatives to manage access arrangements and minimise disruption throughout the build programme.
• Review and maintain construction phase health and safety documentation, including risk assessments and method statements, ensuring all personnel adhere to site safety protocols.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent work experience.
• 5 or more years of experience supervising civil street works or utility construction, with direct accountability for subcontractor performance.
• Current NRSWA qualification to supervisor standard.
• SMSTS certification, current and valid.
• CSCS card, held and maintained throughout employment.
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, client network schematics, and works programmes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HAUC standards, COSHH, RIDDOR, and relevant Health and Safety at Work legislation.
• Valid driver's licence with a satisfactory driving record.

• Relevant Openreach civils accreditations or equivalent utility-sector approvals from a recognised network operator.
• Experience on EV charging infrastructure, fibre-to-the-premises, or other utility new-build programmes.
• Familiarity with DNO and IDNO technical standards and connection processes.
• Experience preparing technical audit reports and near-miss records for HSQE teams.

• Audit pass rate on joint client inspections, measuring first-time reinstatement compliance against HAUC specification.
• Contractual KPI clearance rate, reflecting the percentage of works completed within agreed timescales per programme period.
• Defect rectification turnaround, measured in days from identification to signed-off resolution by the supervising engineer.
• Near-miss and hazard reporting frequency, tracking operative engagement with the site safety culture relative to programme baseline.
• Subcontractor productivity against daily resource targets, indicating how accurately crews are allocated and utilised across sites.
• Typical tools: Site audit platforms (commonly field-based mobile inspection apps); works scheduling (commonly spreadsheet or programme management tools).

• Base Salary Range: $65,000 to $90,000 per year, depending on location and programme scale
• Bonus: Project completion or performance bonus, typically 5% to 10% of base salary
• Equity: Not typically offered at this level in civil construction
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution standard
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus public holidays
• Common Perks: Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, fuel card, site allowances, and PPE provision

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Background checks, including verification of driving record and criminal history, are a condition of employment for this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities upon request. Candidates must be authorised to work in the United States prior to commencing employment.

The Civil Supervisor owns the coordination of ground passenger transportation operations, including scheduling vehicle departures, assigning drivers, and managing fuel consumption across company-owned vans and airport shuttles. Working with Travel Analysts and reporting to operations leadership, the role ensures vehicles are maintained, drivers are properly authorized, and daily transportation projects are delivered safely across customer sites and field offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to organization policies and procedures, including program Standard Operating Procedures.
• Drive passengers to and from client sites or airports and drop off vehicles for routine maintenance service.
• Log and report all vehicle activities into the tracking software application.
• Clean vehicles, sanitize interiors, and ensure they are fueled and ready for ground trips.
• Assign vehicles based on passenger numbers, install and remove child booster seats as required.
• Check and record refrigerator temperature twice per day.
• Inventory and order passenger supplies including clothing, shoes, toiletries, meals, snacks, and beverages, and assemble individual hygiene packs.
• Prepare backpacks with essentials including tablet and mobile phone for trips.
• Maintain communication on the status of vehicles en route with all necessary parties affected.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or high school diploma.
• 0 to 1 year of experience in social work or a similar occupational field.
• Familiarity with fleet management concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and inventory and surveillance software.
• Knowledge of tablet and smartphone technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must maintain confidential information.
• Ability to comprehend and speak Spanish and English fluently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid and current driver's license with a good driving record.

Embedded within the fibre build programme, the Civil Supervisor delivers site supervision of field operatives, both direct labour and subcontract, to ensure all client orders are completed safely, on time, and to contractual quality standards. Working closely with highways authorities, local authorities, and the police through joint audits and compliance checks, the role enables the programme to meet KPI targets and maintains compliance with NRSWA regulations throughout.

Core Functions

• Oversee all civils activities relating to the fibre build programme.
• Plan works in accordance with contractual KPIs and ensure compliance with contractual clearance timescales.
• Liaise with Highways Authority, Police, and Local Authorities, carrying out joint audits and FSVAs.
• Guarantee compliance with all quality and safety standards via an in-progress and retro checking regime.
• Read and interpret client network schematics.
• Coach operatives and identify training and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current NRSWA qualification to supervisor standard.
• Demonstrable experience in the civils industry with relevant Openreach civils accreditations preferred.
• Knowledge of COSHH, RIDDOR, and Health and Safety at Work regulations.
• Good understanding of legislation affecting highway activities and Communications Network Installation Specifications.
• Strong people management, stakeholder liaison, and customer focus skills.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and deliver against key objectives.

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Civil Supervisor shapes the day-to-day supervision of civil works packages, including internal roads, trenching, and foundations, while coordinating subcontractors to meet contractual obligations on construction projects. Partnering with site personnel and supporting risk management activities, the role ensures that construction quality, safety performance, and compliance with corporate policies and Australian Standards are consistently maintained.

Primary Duties

• Support the Site Manager in completing scope, quality, and project milestones to ensure requirements and standards are met.
• Supervise civil works packages including internal roads, trenching, and foundations on a day-to-day basis.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure contractual obligations are being met.
• Participate actively in risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Ensure construction standards of quality, safety, and performance are observed and site safety protocols are followed by all personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant corporate policies, Australian Standards, and project programs.

Skills & Qualifications

• Construction White Card.
• Experience in construction with a civil background through trade or engineering.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within the Civil Construction Industry, with solar farm experience highly regarded.
• Ability to read drawings, manage onsite personnel, and complete site administration documents.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office and project software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current manual Driver's Licence.

Sitting at the intersection of civil construction quality and regulatory compliance, the Civil Supervisor leads site safety checks, compaction and core testing, and joint inspections to ensure subcontractor work meets NRSWA and HAUC standards throughout the build programme. Operating across field crews, local communities, and project management, the role supports route walks with subcontractors and assists with initial design surveys to ensure compliant, high-quality civils reinstatement.

Duties

• Conduct site safety checks to ensure subcontractor signing, guarding, and traffic management comply with NRSWA spec.
• Instruct contractor crews on appropriate signing and guarding as necessary.
• Complete joint site inspections to assess visual quality of civils work.
• Conduct compaction and core tests as per specification and document findings with recommendations.
• Coach crews on appropriate civils methods to maintain build quality and ensure compliance with HAUC standards.
• Liaise with local communities to ensure the build programme progresses with minimum disruption.
• Conduct site surveys to assist the initial design process and ensure construction phase H&S files are in place.
• Assist Project Manager to walk routes with subcontractors to verify work is completed to the correct standard.

Experience & Qualifications

• SMSTS certification required.
• NRSWA qualification required.
• Five years of experience supervising street works.
• Experience controlling and inspecting dig health and safety and inspecting civils reinstatement quality.
• Able to effectively manage quality processes.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.

A key member of a growing materials testing and geotechnical services team, the Civil Supervisor leads a group of technicians and technologists in delivering field and laboratory testing of soil, concrete, and asphalt across government, industrial, transportation, and infrastructure markets. Collaborating across client sectors and reporting to laboratory management, the role enables business development, manages project delivery to time and budget, and ensures quality, safety, and accreditation standards are met.

Functions

• Lead and develop a team of technicians and technologists.
• Supervise day-to-day field and laboratory testing of soil, concrete, and asphalt.
• Schedule and coordinate material technical staff activities, assess resources, and allocate work to meet priorities.
• Ensure lab safety, certification, equipment maintenance, and quality control while managing timely execution of lab tests.
• Review lab and field test results and reports to ensure standards of quality and accuracy are met.
• Perform lab and field tests as required.
• Lead business development efforts including preparing proposals for lab and field work across various client sectors.
• Manage and deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.

Education & Experience

• Civil Technology Diploma and eligibility for registration with ASTTBC.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction QA/QC testing and inspection.
• Experience with CCIL Laboratory Accreditations and performing CSA and ASTM tests on soil, concrete, and asphalt.
• Sound knowledge of laboratory and field testing methods and experience coaching junior staff.
• Strong understanding of the local marketplace.
• Experience preparing proposals for lab and field work services.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and client-facing interpersonal skills with strong oral and written communication in English.
• Valid driver's licence with a satisfactory driving record.

As the Civil Supervisor, this role leads all site teams, crews, and gangs across a fibre network construction programme, determining daily resource requirements, managing site operations, and enforcing NRSWA compliance and a right-first-time quality culture on each project. The construction team relies on this work to maintain productivity, resolve conflicts promptly, and deliver accurate daily measures to Field Management and Commercial teams throughout the build.

Accountabilities

• Supervise all teams, crews, and gangs, determining daily resource requirements for each site.
• Plan all works and manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis to maximise productivity while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Act as the business representative on site, promoting behaviour-based practices and a right-first-time quality culture.
• Undertake in-progress and post-completion audits and carry out ongoing daily assessments to ensure defective works are rectified immediately.
• Provide daily measures to Field Management and Commercial teams and assist with preparation of work schedules.
• Ensure all sites are set up in accordance with NRSWA regulations and carry out joint audits with the client.
• Manage unexpected problems, resolve conflicts, and seek support when required.

Requirements

• Streetworks supervisor qualification.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and NRSWA requirements.
• Strong people management, coaching, and ownership skills.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a consistent focus on meeting deadlines and achieving productivity goals.
• A full driving licence.

Civil Supervisor leads construction oversight for allocated utility and fibre projects within a defined region, managing direct and subcontract civil teams to ensure all work is delivered to safety, time, cost, and quality standards. Success in the position means maintaining a rigorous site audit programme, collaborating effectively with planning teams, highway agencies, and third-party organisations, and resolving client issues in line with HSQE requirements.

Operational Focus

• Take overall construction responsibility for allocated projects within the given region.
• Ensure all projects are built in line with safety and client standards, managed to time, cost, and quality.
• Review the live schedule and visit sites regularly to confirm planned works can be completed on time.
• Carry out the site audit programme, encouraging near-miss and hazard reporting, and work with the HSQE department on health and safety improvements.
• Collaborate with planning teams, Heads of Department, and third-party organisations including Developers, Contractors, Highway Agencies, and UIPs.
• Manage direct and subcontract civil teams within the allocated area to ensure quality is maintained to a high standard.

Technical Qualifications

• NRSWA, SMSTS, and CSCS certifications.
• Strong background in an operational role within the utilities or construction sector, with previous supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge of DNO and IDNO utilities sector technologies, techniques, and current legislation, including Technical Standards and Codes of Practice for Electricity, Gas, Water Distribution, or fibre.
• Skilled in managing and delivering multiple utility projects to time, cost, and quality standards.
• Technical audit and report writing skills with knowledge of continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to investigate, resolve, or escalate client issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a focused team to achieve shared goals.

The Civil Supervisor produces section-level leadership across transportation design and construction management, overseeing on-call engineering consultant contracting, estimating, and construction delivery across bridges, structures, and transit projects. Working with project development teams and reporting to department leadership, the role advances both personnel development and technology advancement, including electronic design delivery and digital terrain modeling, to strengthen project outcomes.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a section within Civil Design and Construction Management covering transportation projects, transit oversight, estimating, and construction management across bridges and structures.
• Lead the technical aspects of design and construction project stages and provide engineering expertise during project development.
• Oversee the on-call engineering services consultant contracting program.
• Develop and prioritize projects that support the strategic plan.
• Lead personnel development, supervision, and technology advancement within the section.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Professional engineering background with experience in multiple construction delivery methods and civil design.
• Strong public safety awareness and ability to prioritize staff and public safety in every decision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to address both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and team management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Site Design Manager, the Civil Supervisor develops and reviews construction project activities for potential impacts to plant operation, design, and licensing bases across Civil and Mechanical disciplines at a commercial nuclear facility. Partnering with Stress, Seismic, Fire Protection, and Environmental Qualification groups as well as contracted engineering firms, the role oversees a team responsible for design changes, system expertise, and long-term asset preservation as the plant transitions to operations.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and review construction project activities for potential impacts to plant operation and design and licensing bases.
• Review and support design and construction activities across Civil and Mechanical disciplines.
• Develop, review, and provide implementation support for design changes and specifications for major equipment modifications.
• Interface with Stress, Seismic, Fire Protection, and Environmental Qualification groups as well as Projects personnel and other design disciplines.
• Coordinate with contracted engineering firms and the Plant Health Committee to prioritize and schedule design changes.
• Update design calculations and documents to reflect assigned design changes and facilitate design review meetings.
• Provide daily direction and coordination of design, system, and program activities within area of responsibility, ensuring technical adequacy and procedural compliance.
• Ensure personnel are technically competent and qualified to perform assigned tasks.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial nuclear power plant design or operation experience preferred, with 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of commercial nuclear power plant regulations, codes, and standards, including digital systems, software control, and cybersecurity.
• Solid foundation in PWR systems, structures, components, nuclear plant design bases, and configuration control processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make principled, data-based decisions.
• Ability to build strong teams, hold people accountable, and support personnel development to their full potential.

Embedded within client site security operations, the Civil Supervisor delivers supervisory oversight of Security Officers and Lead Officers, ensuring post orders are followed, rounds are completed, and required reports are filed accurately and on schedule. Working closely with client representatives and reporting to site leadership, the role enables consistent security coverage, regulatory compliance, and quality customer service delivery across all assigned posts.

Role Responsibilities

• Coach, train, and discipline security personnel, documenting actions and conducting regular post inspections.
• Assign work, outline responsibilities, and ensure adequate coverage of all posts and positions.
• Prepare, file, and submit required reports on a scheduled basis.
• Meet with client representatives to ensure all security requirements are met, and quality customer service is delivered.
• Carry out supervisory duties including interviewing, orienting, planning, performance appraisal, and making hiring and termination recommendations.
• Perform Security Officer duties in accordance with post orders and company policy as needed.

Background & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years of related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Minimum 2 years of retail experience preferred.
• Knowledge of security operations, including patrol, inspection, response services, supervisory practices, and security devices and controls.
• Proficient in basic computer usage, keyboarding, and operating controls.
• Ability to write routine correspondence and reports.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and adapt to various sites and procedures.
• Physical capacity to perform all essential functions, including frequent standing, walking, and occasionally lifting to 25 pounds.