Site Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Orkney, United Kingdom Ground Control Full time

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We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Fencing Site Supervisor to join our team. Reporting directly to the Contract Manager, you will be pivotal in ensuring the successful installation, maintenance, and removal of fencing systems across Rail, Road, and other Infrastructure projects. Your role may also extend to civils work, arboriculture, landscape, and ecology projects. Your leadership and expertise will be key in exceeding our clients' expectations while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Survey sites and assess project scope in collaboration with the Contract Manager. Oversee fencing operations and supervise on-site teams. Prepare and review safety-critical documentation. Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and quality standards. Manage project timelines, budgets, and site reporting

Qualifications and Experience:

Proven experience in construction site supervision, with a focus on fencing operations. Essential Rail Competencies: PTS, PIC/COSS. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Knowledge of construction safety guidelines and best practices. Relevant certifications (CSCS, SMSTS/SSSTS).


If you are a motivated professional ready to take on a challenging role with opportunities for growth, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program , supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards, Accolades and Culture 

We have been awarded ‘world-class’ status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ‘Top 100 Large Companies to Work For’ league table. Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit. We inclusively support ‘The Race at Work Charter’, ‘Ban the Box’, ‘The Armed Forces Covenant’ and are ‘Disability Confident' We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020. 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500

Perks and Benefits

Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere. Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration. Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays. Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. We’re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we’ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we’re stronger.

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Please do not forward resumes / CV’s to our job alias, employees, or any other company location.

Ground Control is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Please contact the Talent Team for additional details


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