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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

  1. Include a salary range — it's the single biggest driver of applications.
  2. Lead with what the candidate gets, not just what you need.
  3. Keep the ad scannable: short intro, clear responsibilities, honest requirements.
  4. Post it where the right people will see it, and feature it for urgent roles.

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