Exciting Opportunity: Site Supervisor at Wernick Refurbished Buildings!
Location: Ideally a maximum of 1.5 hours of our depot in York but the role will be based on site - therefore you must be comfortable working away from home on a regular basis Position: Site Supervisor
Are you ready for an exciting role where you’ll lead projects from the front line? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where no two days are the same? If so, we want you to be a part of our team!
Who We Are: We’re Wernick Refurbished Buildings, a proud division of The Wernick Group, the UK’s largest provider of modular buildings. With an impressive 90 years of innovation and family-owned success, we’ve doubled our profits in the last five years—and we’re just getting started! Our secret? A team full of passion, vision, and a relentless "can-do" attitude.
The Role: Site Supervisor As our Site Supervisor, you’ll be the driving force behind the on-site operations for modular building projects. From delivery and installation to fit-outs and final touches, you’ll be responsible for making sure everything runs smoothly, safely, and on time. You’ll coordinate sub-contractors, liaise with clients, and manage all the daily site activities that bring these modular structures to life. This role will keep you on your toes, with plenty of variety and opportunities to make a big impact.
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Important Information
Location: Wernick Refurbished Buildings - York, Station Ln, Shipton by Beningbrough, Shipton, England, North Yorkshire, YO30 1BS
Date Posted: 14th May 2025
Closing Date: 6th June 2025
Industry: land / Property and Construction
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Based on Experience
Description
About the role
To manage the on-site project programs, in consultation with the Project Team and Production Director as and when required. To ensure projects are completed within the agreed timescales, WRB’s expectations and site budget constraints. To always respond to the client in an efficient and professional manner.
Day-to-day Duties
•To manage day-to-day operational aspects of the on-site project, in relation to the installation and fit out of modular buildings of varying sizes.
•To manage the onsite delivery, craneage and installation of all units and ancillary services.
•To act as the single point of contact onsite for all sub-contractors and the client.
•To provide weekly site reports, in the correct formats.
•To carry out and supervise site installations and dismantles.
•To provide onsite inductions, and ensure all RAMS are understood and signed up to.
•To provide all details of any variations that occur on a project, to the project team.
•Inspection of potential acquired buildings, report quality of buildings and provide competitive cost of removal including crane, transport and dismantle etc.
•Ensure the onsite project is running as it should be and in conjunction with the strict H&S standards expected by the company.
•To liaise with all stakeholders where necessary.
•Issuing of permits, approvals, and Point of Work Risk Assessments (POWRA).
•Control of waste management and segregation.
Responsibilities
•To be based on site, therefore there will be work away from home.
•To ensure that all standard WRB procedures are strictly adhered to.
•To keep the Project Director informed of all onsite works, in conjunction with the company reporting procedures.
•To meet agreed target dates as agreed with the client.
•To be jointly responsible with the Project Controller for monitoring the costs incurred for projects to ensure that we report their profitability accurately.
•To execute project programs and revise as appropriate to meeting changing needs and requirements.
•To ensure that all project H&S documentation is complete, current and stored appropriately.
•To manage all sub-contractors.
•To have a broad knowledge in off-site construction and the installation and fit out processes in modular construction.
•To communicate in a professional manner with the client.
•To be an additional “pair of hands” when under pressure to complete the project.
•To act as a snagger/finisher when not running your own site.
What You’ll Bring
•Strong knowledge of modular building (essential).
•CPCS A61/A62 Lift Supervisor or Black Card (desired)
•Experience managing on-site teams and working to tight deadlines.
•A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for getting things done.
What You Will Get In Return
•Competitive salary with bonus scheme
•Fully expensed Company van
•Generous holiday allowance (increases with service), plus options to buy/sell holidays
•Early finish on Fridays (working hours 7.30 - 5pm M - T and 7.30 - 2.45 Friday)
•Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
•Personal Accident Insurance
•Employee assistance programme, access to online GP and other services
•Training and progression opportunities
•Open door policy in a family-run, secure business - trading 90 years this year!
•Employee referral scheme
•Discounts at selected retailers
•Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
•Opportunity to provide feedback and ideas that you get rewarded for!
The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.
Important Notice To Recruitment Agencies
Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.
What you will need
Required criteria
•Strong industry knowledge in modular building
•Experience managing on-site teams
Desired criteria
•A61/A62 Appointed Person or Lift Supervisor qualification
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