Site Supervisor

Site Supervisor

WE ARE ECOSULIS

We are dedicated to recovering nature, by designing and delivering efficient and scalable nature-based solutions for both people and the planet.

Are you excited at the prospect of joining a passionate, innovative and forward thinking team working towards a goal of Rewilding half the planet by 2050? Do you want to use your current skills and knowledge to help make a difference?

If so, we might have the ideal job for you.

About us:

Ecosulis specialise in technology-powered nature restoration for people, planet, and progress. We’re making rewilding commercially viable to accelerate the vision of a recoverable earth within our lifetime. Our experts advise and deliver landscape-scale habitat restoration projects across the UK, while our practical ecologists work in collaboration with many major contractors. We also have a teams of nature recovery and rewilding specialists delivering a variety of projects for landowners and corporates. Ecosulis has invested in cutting-edge technology, pioneering science-based nature-based consultancy and contracting for over 30 years.

We see a future where rewilding is not only a way to develop more space for wild nature or to benefit our health and wellbeing, but also a financially viable market. We see opportunity for everyone to add value, driving positive impact at a global scale. This is a story of what can be achieved, rather than what needs to be done.

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About the role:

Ecosulis are seeking to recruit knowledgeable and experienced site supervisor with excellent on site and construction experience, based in the Dorset area for a large multi-faceted project. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that a large earthworks projects completed safely, within an agreed timeframe and budget.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Supervising workers and subcontractors onsite within a fast paced environment.
• Experience working on large scale groundwork or landscaping projects, as well as good knowledge across both sectors.
• Maintaining communication and information between Site Manager and to the site teams.
• Liaising with the Site and Project Manager on day-to-day progress
• Managing orders and deliveries.
• Organising staff work schedules.
• Ensuring work is carried out safely.
• Ensuring ITP records and daily paperwork are completed for site reporting.

About you:

As our Site Supervisor you will have a flexible hands-on approach to your work, ensuring productivity onsite is always at the highest standard achievable. A strong attention to detail as well as ensuring an inclusive team environment will be a key focus. You will ideally have a passion for the natural world and have the desire to make a difference.

What experience & qualifications will you require:

• SSSTS/SMSTS - minimum 3 years supervision experience.
• CSCS Card
• First aid (desirable)
• Previous construction project experience. Including earthworks and working alongside heavy machinery.
• Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle.
• Experience with setting out and laser levels.

Our core values are the cornerstone of our business and as a team we are committed to these values that not only guide how we work with each other, but also with our partners. If these resonate with you, then we encourage you to submit your application.

• Desire to learn: We are open minded and innovative.
• Committed and tenacious: We are willing to keep trying each and every day, seeking ways to help nature recover and improve people's lives.
• Being pragmatic: Our ambitious purpose is underpinned by a practical and pragmatic approach.
• Creative problem solver: Our team has a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Do the right thing: We aim to lead by example, in terms of our values, company ethos and purpose.

More information:

• Job type: Fixed Term Contract  6 months (Monday to Friday – 45 hours per week)
• Start date: April 2024
• Salary: £26,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
• Location: Poole, Dorset (BH20 5BJ)

Company benefits

What will you receive from us?

At Ecosulis we believe in meaningful benefits. We have designed our benefits package to ensure your employees feel supported through main life event as well as the day-to-day. We don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach when it comes to our employee benefits, so you will be entitled to the below upon starting with us:

• Access to our Occupational Health Platform and EAP for wellbeing support
• Access to our Reward Hub platform.
• Remote Working for our ‘home-based’ roles.
• Welcome pack upon joining.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Internal Reward Points Scheme. (so, you can reward your peers)

And the following upon completion of your 3 months' probation period:

• 3% company pension.
• Enhanced benefits supporting our employees through lifetime milestones.
• Compressed hours.
• CDP training allowance per year.
• Discounted holiday scheme.
• Brand new Fitbit.
• Access to our Healthcare Cash plan
• Access to the Bike-to-Work Scheme

You will also receive an extra day’s holiday for each year that you are with the company and have a chance to win a £50 amazon voucher when entering our monthly Friday photo competition.

We also encourage our employees as part of the flexible working arrangements, to take regular breaks and take time to spend outside when possible.

How to apply:

To apply for this position please do send us your up to date CV and covering letter using the link below:

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If you have any further questions or want to find out more about the role, please do feel free to email our recruitment manager Josh on josh.plaister@ecosulis.co.uk

You can also email our HR team on hr@ecosulis.co.uk if you have any queries regarding the company and our onboarding process.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Ecosulis we encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are under-represented throughout our industry. Appointment will always however be made on merit and judged against the job description and person specification.