Senior Site Supervisor
Company
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/28/2025
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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Description
About The Role
Develop and maintain positive working relationship between staff, Client,
contractors and subcontractors.
Assist with the provision of technical support to the Senior Engineer and
Construction Manager.
Interface between the Package Manager and construction activities on site.
Reporting to: Construction Manager - Track (Functional) and Project Manager -
Track (Operational)
What you'll be doing
Below are some of the tasks you will carry out as the Senior Site Supervisor;
Lead and promote a safety-first culture and adhere to all company practices,
procedures and relevant processes.
Ensure all works are carried out safely in accordance with Rules,
Regulations and appropriate Safety Legislation to deliver work in a planned
and safe manner.
Undertake PGI / Safety inspections.
Comply with company/project procedures.
Ensure work is delivered first time and defect free.
Ensure track inspections are undertaken as stipulated in Network Rail Line
Standards.
Ensure works are handed back on time and on budget.
Compliance with safe systems of work on site.
Responsible for the detailed planning and execution of Track Renewals
Undertake briefings on planned works to Sub-contractors.
Who we're looking for
Strong Civil Engineering experience and/or extensive working Track Renewal experience, or working in a Railway Construction Environment including the planning, delivery and installation of Track, and Civil Engineering.
Strong Site Supervisory experience gained from either the Rail or Civil Engineering sectors.
Excellent knowledge of Rules & Regulations, H.A.S.A.W and other
appropriate regulations.
DLR Track Awareness, CSCS, SMSTS, Relevant certs to support the project.
Collaborative and influential leadership skills
Self-motivated and driven, with ability to multi-task, prioritise and remain
calm under pressure.
Strong communicator using verbal and written methods with ability to
build relationships across the team on site.
Computer literate: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.
From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]
Develop and maintain positive working relationship between staff, Client,
contractors and subcontractors.
Assist with the provision of technical support to the Senior Engineer and
Construction Manager.
Interface between the Package Manager and construction activities on site.
Reporting to: Construction Manager - Track (Functional) and Project Manager -
Track (Operational)
What you'll be doing
Below are some of the tasks you will carry out as the Senior Site Supervisor;
Lead and promote a safety-first culture and adhere to all company practices,
procedures and relevant processes.
Ensure all works are carried out safely in accordance with Rules,
Regulations and appropriate Safety Legislation to deliver work in a planned
and safe manner.
Undertake PGI / Safety inspections.
Comply with company/project procedures.
Ensure work is delivered first time and defect free.
Ensure track inspections are undertaken as stipulated in Network Rail Line
Standards.
Ensure works are handed back on time and on budget.
Compliance with safe systems of work on site.
Responsible for the detailed planning and execution of Track Renewals
Undertake briefings on planned works to Sub-contractors.
Who we're looking for
Strong Civil Engineering experience and/or extensive working Track Renewal experience, or working in a Railway Construction Environment including the planning, delivery and installation of Track, and Civil Engineering.
Strong Site Supervisory experience gained from either the Rail or Civil Engineering sectors.
Excellent knowledge of Rules & Regulations, H.A.S.A.W and other
appropriate regulations.
DLR Track Awareness, CSCS, SMSTS, Relevant certs to support the project.
Collaborative and influential leadership skills
Self-motivated and driven, with ability to multi-task, prioritise and remain
calm under pressure.
Strong communicator using verbal and written methods with ability to
build relationships across the team on site.
Computer literate: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.
From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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