Job Description
Supervisor/Chargehand (Civils)
Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Bodmin
37,175 - 42,656 DOE
Company Vehicle Provided + Paid Travel Full-Time 45 Hours Per Week
Weekly Pay
Are you an experienced Civils Chargehand looking for your next challenge? Do you enjoy leading teams, delivering quality work, and taking pride in seeing projects completed safely and successfully?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We're recruiting on behalf of a growing and ambitious civils team in Cornwall who are looking for a hands-on leader to help drive projects forward. This role offers genuine long-term career prospects, with a strong opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.
Whether you're already an established Chargehand or a skilled civils operative with leadership experience looking to step up, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As Chargehand, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of civil engineering and utility projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and motivating a team of up to 6 operatives
- Supervising civils activities including kerbing, drainage works, excavations, and hand-laid tarmac
- Coordinating labour, plant, materials, and site resources
- Delivering daily site briefings and maintaining accurate records
- Ensuring full compliance with RAMS and health & safety procedures
- Reading and interpreting utility drawings and construction plans
- Acting as the on-site point of contact for colleagues, clients, and members of the public
What We're Looking For
You'll be a practical, proactive leader who can get the best out of a team while maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.
We're looking for someone with:
- Previous experience as a Civils Chargehand or in a similar supervisory role
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- A solid background across a range of civils and groundwork activities
- Ability to read and understand drawings and utility plans
- Experience using CAT & Genny equipment
- A positive, problem-solving approach and excellent communication skills
- Confidence working with the public and representing the business professionally
Essential Requirements
- Valid CSCS Card
- NRSWA Operative Qualification
- Full UK Driving Licence (LGV advantageous)
- Ability to securely park a company 3.5t vehicle at home
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- SSSTS
- Small plant operation experience (mini excavators, dumpers, rollers)
- Utility or infrastructure project experience
What's In It For You?
Competitive salary based on experience
Company vehicle provided
Paid travel time (after the first 30 minutes each way)
Immediate start available
Opportunity to join a growing business with long-term prospects
Supportive team environment where your experience and leadership are valued
Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity
If you're a motivated Civils Chargehand looking for a role where you can make a real impact, lead a great team, and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your civils career contact
