Construction Supervisor

Contract to start ASAP until 24-12-26 with a possible extension.

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Construction Supervisor – North Yorkshire Council

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Contract: Temporary contract from 9 November 2026 to 24 December 2026

Support the Safe and Effective Delivery of Construction Works

We're recruiting an experienced Construction Supervisor to join North Yorkshire Council, based at County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE.

This is a hands-on supervisory role supporting the delivery of construction, maintenance and improvement works across Council sites and assets. You'll help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards, while coordinating contractors, operatives and site activities.

The role requires strong site supervision experience, good knowledge of construction health and safety, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy operational environment.

About the Role

As a Construction Supervisor, you'll oversee day-to-day construction activities, monitor progress and ensure works are carried out in line with specifications, agreed programmes and health and safety requirements.

You'll work closely with contractors, project managers, technical teams and other stakeholders to identify issues, resolve problems and maintain high standards of delivery.

What you'll be doing:

• Supervising construction and maintenance works across assigned sites
• Monitoring contractor and operative performance to ensure works meet required standards
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures and safe systems of work
• Carrying out site inspections and monitoring quality, progress and workmanship
• Coordinating day-to-day site activities and ensuring works are properly sequenced
• Identifying defects, delays or risks and escalating issues where required
• Checking works against drawings, specifications and agreed requirements
• Liaising with contractors, project managers, technical officers and suppliers
• Monitoring progress against programme deadlines
• Supporting the resolution of technical and operational problems
• Ensuring site records, inspection notes and progress information are maintained accurately
• Supporting toolbox talks, site briefings and safety meetings
• Monitoring materials, equipment and resources where required
• Ensuring sites are maintained in a safe and orderly condition
• Supporting the management of access, logistics and site coordination
• Helping ensure completed works are ready for inspection and handover
• Promoting high standards of quality, safety and professionalism across all site activities

Requirements

We're looking for a practical and experienced construction professional with strong supervisory and site-management skills.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience supervising construction, maintenance or refurbishment works
• Strong knowledge of construction site health and safety
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors or site operatives
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions
• Experience carrying out site inspections and quality checks
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple site priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Good understanding of safe working practices and risk management
• Ability to maintain accurate site and progress records
• Experience working within local authority, public-sector or infrastructure environments would be advantageous
• Relevant construction or supervisory qualification would be desirable
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to provide relevant references/work history
• Ability to complete required pre-employment checks

Why Apply

• Opportunity to work with North Yorkshire Council
• Competitive Umbrella rate of £27.64 per hour
• Full-time 40-hour working week
• Hands-on supervisory role across construction and maintenance activities
• Opportunity to build further public-sector construction experience
• Chance to work with contractors, technical teams and project managers
• Short-term assignment with immediate responsibility and operational impact

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Company Pension
• Ongoing Agency Support

Additional Information

Client: North Yorkshire Council

Job Title: Construction Supervisor

Location: County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE

Hours: 40 hours per week

Start Date: 9 November 2026

End Date: 24 December 2026

Contract Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: Umbrella: £27.64 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract

Pay: £27.64 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous experience supervising construction, maintenance or refurbishment works?
• Do you have experience managing contractors, subcontractors or site operatives?
• Are you confident carrying out site inspections and monitoring health and safety compliance?
• Can you read and interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions?
• Are you able to reliably travel to County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE?
• Are you available to start from 9 November 2026?

Experience:

• Construction Supervision: 2 years (required)
• Site Management / Contractor Supervision: 2 years (preferred)
• Public Sector / Local Authority Construction: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Relevant Construction / Site Supervision Qualification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

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