Site Supervisor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cairn Cross is looking for an ambitious Site Supervisor to join our growing team and begin or further their career in the civil engineering industry. You will work within our delivery team and assist in managing various live projects. You will join an enthusiastic and driven team supporting your career development.
About Cairn Cross
Cairn Cross is a multi-disciplined design and build specialist main contractor for rail depots and bespoke projects. We work across various sectors, offering complete civil engineering projects nationwide.
With over 25 years of experience, we employ over fifty staff, delivering significant infrastructure across the UK through our complete in-house specialists where safety is paramount.
To achieve our promise of complete client satisfaction, every project, every time we have established our core values as People, Planet and Performance.
Accountabilities
- Lead, manage and develop
- Oversee safe operations on site
- Assist with site documentation
- Tool box talks
- Briefings
- Oversee the tools and plant
- Check quality
- Assist with Quality Assurance
- Communication with Project Manager and client
The Person
- Computer literate and proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
- Must be a hardworking individual, willing to learn
- Must have effective written and verbal communication
- Understanding of Drawings and Plans
- Ability to Communicate and Report effectively
- Knowledge of Construction Procedures, Equipment and HSE Guidelines
- Should be able to focus on attention to detail
- Must be able to manage their time efficiently
The Specifics
- Location: Tonbridge, Kent
- Hours: 07:00am – 17:30pm
- Contract: Full-time/Permanent
- Salary: Competitive based on experience
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Cairn Cross is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from everyone. We promote an open and transparent culture and a workplace where everyone feels included and is treated fairly and respectfully. If you need help with your application, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave and bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Health care insurance
- We provide flexible, agile working availability to roles where jobs permit
- Training, personal development and higher education support
- Enrolment in the company pension scheme
Application
Please send your CV with a cover letter to Careers via careers@cairncross.uk.com
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Site Supervisor roles across Cairn Cross Civil Engineering's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,935 - £58,114 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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