Construction Site Supervisor

Typical Salary

£28,000 To £40,000

Typical Hours

44 to 46 a week

evenings / weekends away from home

How To Become a Construction Site Supervisor

You can get into this job through:

a university course
a college course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role

College / University

You could take a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:

building studies
construction management
surveying
civil engineering
construction engineering

1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

You could do a college course if you're working on site or have experience in construction. Relevant subjects include:

Level 3 Diploma in Construction Site Supervisory Studies
Level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Supervision
Level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Management

Apprenticeship

You can start by doing a higher apprenticeship as a construction site supervisor.

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

You could move into this job through promotion and training, if you've got several years' experience in a construction trade or civil engineering.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
leadership skills
customer service skills
the ability to work well with others
knowledge of building and construction
to be flexible and open to change
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

You’ll be:

supervising workers and subcontractors
helping project managers to plan work
managing orders and deliveries of construction materials
organising staff work schedules
checking work is carried out safely
completing records for site reports
attending site management meetings

Working Environment

You could work at a client's business or in an office.

Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Registration

you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site

Professional and industry bodies

You could join the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate for professional development and advice on technical matters.

Further information

You'll find more about training and working in construction from Go Construct.

Restrictions & Requirements

You'll need to:

be able to cope with working at height
have a full driving licence