Type: Contract

Salary: Dependent on experience, skills and location 

An introduction to our unique company… 

Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time.  Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies.

We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We’re a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard.  This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.

We have big ambitions for the future, and we’d love for you to be part of it. 

Your career with Waterman Aspen… 

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Site Supervisor will see you as a key member of the South West & South Wales team and you can expect: 

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills 
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression 
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills 
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice 
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required… 

Essential: 

• Appropriate CSCS / SMSTS Certificate
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015
• Working knowledge of highway legislation
• Working knowledge of the different NEC forms of contract and necessary knowledge / contractual awareness to undertake NEC Supervisor activities when on site on behalf of the client
• Working knowledge of relevant construction specifications, methodologies, and technical guidance documents
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• Practical experience in the design and maintenance of a range of highway, cycling, structures and transport related projects and standards
• Methodical approach to managing workload dealing with enquiries and keeping records, including the use of IT systems to record inspections
• Ability to analyse technical issues / problems, identify and develop solutions to complex problems and advise developers/contractors accordingly in a timely manner
• Ability to implement quality management processes and prepare technical reports for review
• Able to keep accurate site diaries, understanding large construction sites and a range of plant, labour and materials within the highways construction sector
• Experience of working with external partners, consultants, and contractors
• Experience of monitoring and managing contractor performance 
• Full UK Driving License

Desirable: 

• NEC Supervisor Accreditation

You’ll get this and so much more… 

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package: 

• Company car or car allowance 
• Contribution to commuting mileage 
• Permanent health insurance 
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues) 
• Company pension contribution 
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits 
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community