Job Description

Site Supervisor

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Lead teams. Deliver quality. Make a visible impact.

You're an experienced Site Supervisor who enjoys being out on site, leading teams and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You take pride in keeping projects on track, supporting operational teams and solving problems before they become issues.

We're looking for a Site Supervisor to join our Landscaping, Design and Energy division at Ground Control. Working closely with the Site Manager, you'll be supervising our Public EV Charge Point installations along highways. You'll play a key role in the day-to-day supervision of site activities, helping ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the quality standards our clients expect.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of site operations, support and develop field teams, and contribute to projects that make a positive impact on the environments and communities we work in.

Why this role?

Be at the heart of project delivery

You'll play a vital role in supporting the Site Manager and coordinating day-to-day site activities, ensuring resources, materials and teams are in the right place at the right time.

Lead and support site teams

You'll act as the first point of contact for field operatives, providing direction, support and accountability while helping create a positive and productive site environment.

Make safety a priority

Health, safety and environmental compliance are at the centre of everything we do. You'll help ensure safe systems of work are followed and contribute to a culture where everyone goes home safely.

See the impact of your work

From project mobilisation through to completion, you'll be involved in every stage of delivery and have the opportunity to see the results of your work first-hand.

Build your career with Ground Control

You'll work alongside experienced operational leaders, developing your knowledge, leadership skills and experience across a variety of landscaping and construction projects.

What you'll do

You'll support the successful delivery of projects by supervising teams, maintaining standards and ensuring safe and efficient site operations.

• Oversee daily site operations, ensuring work is delivered in line with project plans, specifications and deadlines.
• Support the Site Manager with the coordination of labour, materials and equipment.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and identify potential risks, issues or delays.
• Provide daily briefings and allocate tasks to field teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor team performance, providing guidance and support to achieve expected standards.
• Ensure site teams understand their responsibilities and remain accountable for deliverables and deadlines.
• Verify that all required site documentation, including RAMS and permits, is in place before work commences.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Report hazards, near misses and best practices through systems such as Safety Culture.
• Support quality assurance activities through inspections, audits and checks on completed work.
• Escalate site issues, quality concerns and operational challenges where appropriate.
• Act as a key communication link between site teams and the Site Manager.
• Provide accurate updates on project progress, site performance and client interactions.
• Make informed day-to-day operational decisions and escalate more significant issues when required.
• Maintain accurate records using systems including Microsoft Office, Skillco and Safety Culture.

What we're looking for

• Highway/street works experience, ideally on live public highways.
• NRSWA Supervisor qualification.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• Traffic management experience and understanding of highway site set-ups.
• Underground services experience, including CAT & Genny and service avoidance.
• Excavation, ducting, bases, backfill and reinstatement experience.
• EV charging experience – ideally charger bases, feeder pillars, joint holes and associated infrastructure.
• Good understanding of DNO/ICP drawings
• Evidence of managing multiple jobs/crews at the same time – ideally with numbers and scale.
• Experience with RAMS, permits, inspections and CDM requirements.
• Ability to manage local authorities, clients, highway inspectors and other stakeholders.
• Strong quality-control and problem-solving skills.

Why Ground Control?

At Ground Control, we're proud of the work we do. Our teams improve environments, support infrastructure and contribute to a greener future. We're building a business where people can take ownership, make a difference and grow with us.

As a Site Supervisor, you'll play a key role in delivering projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You'll support operational teams, lead from the front and help create positive outcomes for our clients, colleagues and communities.

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can lead teams, take ownership and make a genuine impact on project delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive salary – We'll offer a salary that reflects your skills, experience and the value you bring to the business.

More flexibility with your time – Our Holiday Buy Scheme lets you purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave, giving you more flexibility when you need it.

Health and wellbeing support – You'll have access to a subsidised gym membership and a Private GP service, giving you support for your health and wellbeing when you need it.

Financial support for the future – You'll also have access to a pension scheme to help you plan ahead.

Recognition for good work – Our recognition schemes celebrate colleagues who make a real difference.

Life insurance for added reassurance – Our Life Insurance provides added financial protection and reassurance for the future.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, or ethnic origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels. #LDE