5. Technical Support

• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Provide technical guidance to operatives and subcontractors.
• Assist engineers with setting out, measurements, and resolving on-site technical problems.

6. Resource & Materials Management

• Monitor material deliveries, storage, and usage to minimise waste.
• Request additional resources as required and ensure tools, equipment, and plant are fit for use.

7. Compliance with Contract & Company Policies

• Ensure works comply with all contractual requirements, company standards, and statutory regulations.
• Support audits and inspections as required.
• Uphold company values, behaviours, and professional standards on site.

8. Stakeholder Liaison

• Communicate with clients, inspectors, and third parties in a professional manner.
• Manage public interface issues (e.g., access, safety barriers), where applicable.

Skills Essential

Technical & Industry Knowledge

• Strong understanding of civil engineering construction processes, materials, and methods.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Good knowledge of UK construction regulations, including CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation.

Site Supervision & Leadership

• Proven ability to supervise site teams, subcontractors, and labour effectively.
• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate staff and maintain high standards.
• Effective delegation and decision-making skills.

Health & Safety Competence

• Ability to conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks, and site safety inspections.
• Competent understanding of safe systems of work, RAMS, and accident reporting procedures.

Communication Skills

• Clear verbal and written communication for interacting with workers, managers, and clients.
• Ability to produce accurate site records, reports, and daily diaries.
• Professional interpersonal skills for managing disputes and on-site issues.

Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills

• Ability to identify and resolve technical and operational site issues promptly.
• Strong judgement when escalating issues to engineers or managers.

Organisational & Time Management Skills

• Ability to plan and coordinate site activities efficiently.
• Strong prioritisation skills to manage multiple tasks under time pressure.
• Good record-keeping and attention to detail.

Progress towards becoming fully competent with CDM project roles and responsibilities

• Carry out and manage site inductions for all workers and visitors.
• Verify worker competence, training, certification (e.g., CSCS/CPCS).
• Maintain induction records and control sign-in / sign-out.
• Review, approve and monitor RAMS for all activities.
• Ensure the Construction Phase Plan (CPP) is in place and updated.
• Manage and monitor permits to work (excavation, hot works, lifting, confined spaces, etc.).
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and record findings.
• Inspect excavations, scaffolds, temporary works, lifting equipment, fire points, and welfare facilities.
• Maintain site paperwork: site diary, risk register, emergency plans, welfare checks, etc.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance with RAMS and site rules.
• Enforce safe systems of work and stop unsafe work when required.
• Ensure welfare facilities are adequate and maintained.
• Maintain site housekeeping, signage, access routes and fire safety standards.
• Manage environmental controls (noise, dust, vibration, waste, spill prevention).
• Collect as-built information, O&M documents and contribute to the Health & Safety File.
• Complete close-out inspections and ensure all documentation is finalised for handover.