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Civils Supervisor

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  • Job Ref:
    AC1666077KirCS
  • Location:
    Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
  • Postcode:
    NG17 8GJ
  • Type of contract:
    Permanent
  • Posted Date:
    Thursday, August 27, 2026
  • Closing Date:
    Thursday, September 24, 2026
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    Civils Supervisor


    Civils Supervisor

    Location: Nationwide - Will require regular visits to our Kirkby in Ashfield and Warrington Offices.

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Civils Supervisor to join the UK’s largest and most diverse geotechnical and ground engineering contractor.

    To supervise Van Elle’s civils activities on sites ensuring safe, quality delivery on time and to budget. This role is client facing and will represent Van Elle in potentially remote sites. Occasional travel to Van Elle office locations will be required to assist with planning of sites and tenders.

    What you'll be doing:

    • Motivate and lead site teams to deliver civils scope.
    • Confidently carrying out daily safety briefings and toolbox talks
    • Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with company procedures and relevant safety legislation.
    • Keeping accurate site records / diaries to record progress and any delays
    • Attending site progress meetings
    • Ensure sufficient labour, plant and materials are on site to fulfil requirements safely
    • Undertake relevant quality checks as the ITP requires
    • Supervising all items of temporary works design
    • Contribute to the development of safe working methods (RAMS, task briefings)
    • Communicate effectively and promptly with the Civils Management team to resolve issues quickly
    • Build good working relationships with client organisations, suppliers and Van Elle staff
    • Work with bid teams to ensure work is accurately priced during tender stage
    • Working collaboratively with engineers and others to deliver quality reports
    • Reflect and promote Van Elle company values through your work and conduct

    Who we're looking for:

    • SMSTS or SSSTS
    • CSCS Gold or Black
    • CITB Temporary Works Supervisor
    • CPCS Lift Supervisor
    • Formal first aid training (First Response Emergency Care, FREC preferred)
    • Experience of supervision and coordination of site works (including subcontractors) in accordance with RAMS, HSEQ and programme requirements
    • Experience in earthworks (excavations and installations), formwork and reinforced concrete in general.
    • Experience in pile cap construction
    • Experience in the construction, commissioning, checking and dismantling of temporary works
    • Ability to read and understand technical site drawings (steel, formwork etc)
    • Good understanding of current UK health and safety legislation
    • Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to locations around the UK
    • Experience in undertaking lifting operations

    Other Requirements:

    • Eligible to work and live in the UK.
    • Flexibility to travel across the UK.
    • A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK
    • Valid CSCS

    What you’ll get in return:

    • Competitive salary depending on experience.
    • Hours of work are 7.30am – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday however flexibility is required
    • 22 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.
    • Permanent position
    • Benefits include access to Company pension and Healthcare Cash Plan with family option.
    • Onsite Training Centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.
    • Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.
    • Subsistence allowances when working away from home
    • Company commercial fleet vehicle

    About Us

    Van Elle is the UK’s largest geotechnical and ground engineering contractor and, since June 2026, we are proud to be part of the STRABAG Group.

    This advert is intended to give an overview of the role and the type of work involved. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and the role may evolve in line with business needs.


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    Summit Close, Kirkby-in-Ashfield,
    Nottinghamshire, NG17 8GJ
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