Civils Site Supervisor

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Department:
Drainage/Depot Network consists of a strategically located depot network across the UK, spanning from Aberdeen to Plymouth.  Enabling rapid response to customer requirements and providing round-the-clock coverage, 365 days a year.

This extensive footprint allows Lanes to combine local responsiveness with national capability, ensuring consistent service standards while maintaining close relationships with regional customers and infrastructure partners.

Purpose of the role:

The Civils Site Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating civil engineering and drainage construction activities on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to the required quality standards. The role acts as the link between operational teams, clients, subcontractors, and management, ensuring work is completed in line with company procedures, health & safety regulations, and client specifications.

About the role:

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 47.5 hours per week
• Location: Glasgow
• Salary: Up to £16.50 per hour dependant on experience
• Company Vehicle for business use
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Contracts manager overseeing inventory needs and undertaking planning of onsite jobs activities
• Liaise with clients and ADMs
• Assisting with the development of Method statement and risk assessment.
• Assisting the Contracts manager with planning and programming of the job management system (Teamleaf )
• Scope future work site to allow suitable preparation and enabling prior to on site start dates.
• Motivating / Assisting and supervising employees both at depot and on site.
• Evaluating the performance of your assigned employees, delivering positive and/or negative feedback, and addressing any shortcomings.
• Ensure on site compliance procedures are being followed through the on-site auditing process.
• Ensure monthly toolbox talks are delivered to all on site operatives and monthly hose checks are completed / actioned and reported via the monthly reporting procedure.
• Evaluating and reporting on any site issues back to the operations manager.
• Developing strategies along with the Contracts manager to improve delivery of on-site works.

Key Requirements:

• Knowledge of civils works From initial excavation to backfill and reinstatement
• Confidence speaking to clients
• Able to complete scoping/pricing works.
• NRSWA Supervisor ticket desirable

Living the Company Values

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:

Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.

Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.

Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.

Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility

Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.

Your Contribution to the company:

Strive to be always positive and constructive

Adhere to all company policies

Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions

Help others through communicating clearly

Deliver on commitments

Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues

Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’

Equality, Diversion & Inclusion 

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.