Job Description

NEC4 Supervisor

Carrington West are delighted to be working with a client in the public sector seeking an experienced NEC4 Supervisor to oversee civil engineering works on a major infrastructure programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team, providing critical site supervision and contract compliance monitoring across a range of civil construction projects, with a strong focus on highways and urban environments.

Role Responsibilities
- Act as NEC4 Supervisor or Client's Representative for NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contracts (ECSC)
- Oversee on-site works, ensuring all construction aligns with technical drawings, specifications and NEC4 contract requirements
- Enforce site safety standards, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety and CDM Regulations
- Issue both verbal and written instructions to contractors, making real-time decisions to keep the project on track
- Identify and mitigate on-site risks, particularly in busy, congested urban settings
- Maintain detailed progress records in line with internal QA and reporting protocols
- Engage with local stakeholders, the public, and businesses to support communication and minimise disruption
- Provide support with design adaptations in response to site conditions
- Collaborate closely with contractors, designers, client teams, and quantity surveyors to coordinate all project elements

Requirements
- RQF Level 3-4 (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Proven experience supervising civil engineering projects
- Sound knowledge of NEC4 contracts and associated specifications
- Strong understanding of statutory requirements including Chapter 8, NRSWA, and relevant H&S legislation
- Valid CSCS card (Professionally Qualified Person or equivalent)

Decision-Making Responsibilities
- Approve contractor methods of working and completed works
- Assess and approve construction materials used on-site
- Review and approve H&S method statements and management plans
- Interpret and adapt design specifications as required on-site

Working Conditions
- Site-based role with access to a central office or site office
- Regular work on live highways and active construction environments
- Occasional lone working and high levels of public interaction
- Must be able to travel to various project locations as required

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on (phone number removed).

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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