Site Supervisor job description
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Use this free Site Supervisor job description template to write a clear, effective ad. Copy it, fill in the details in brackets, and post your role on Rolebee.
What does a Site Supervisor do?
A Site Supervisor runs the day-to-day of a construction site — coordinating workers and trades, keeping work on schedule, and enforcing safety and quality.
Site Supervisor responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate on-site workers and trades
- Keep work on schedule and to specification
- Enforce safety rules and conduct site inductions
- Monitor quality and resolve on-site issues
- Manage materials, deliveries, and equipment
- Report progress to project managers
Site Supervisor requirements
Split your requirements into genuine must-haves and nice-to-haves. Long "essential" lists deter strong applicants, so keep the must-haves to the few that truly matter.
- Must have: Construction supervision experience
- Must have: Strong knowledge of site safety
- Must have: Leadership and problem-solving skills
- Must have: A white card / construction induction
- Nice to have: A relevant trade or construction qualification
- Nice to have: First-aid certification
- Nice to have: Experience with the relevant project type
Site Supervisor job description template
Copy this template, fill in the bracketed details, and adjust it to your business. Adding a salary range will noticeably increase the number of applications you receive.
Site Supervisor [Company] · [Location / Remote] · [Full time / Part time] ABOUT THE ROLE A Site Supervisor runs the day-to-day of a construction site — coordinating workers and trades, keeping work on schedule, and enforcing safety and quality. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Supervise and coordinate on-site workers and trades • Keep work on schedule and to specification • Enforce safety rules and conduct site inductions • Monitor quality and resolve on-site issues • Manage materials, deliveries, and equipment • Report progress to project managers WHAT YOU'LL BRING Must have: • Construction supervision experience • Strong knowledge of site safety • Leadership and problem-solving skills • A white card / construction induction Nice to have: • A relevant trade or construction qualification • First-aid certification • Experience with the relevant project type WHAT WE OFFER • Salary: [range] • [Benefits, flexibility, growth] HOW TO APPLY Apply with your resume — we review every application and reply within [timeframe].
Tips to attract the best candidates
- Include a salary range — it's the single biggest driver of applications.
- Lead with what the candidate gets, not just what you need.
- Keep the ad scannable: short intro, clear responsibilities, honest requirements.
- Post it where the right people will see it, and feature it for urgent roles.
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