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Construction & Building Trades Supervisors

Description

Construction and building trades supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in construction and building trades.

Tasks

Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of construction and building workers and/or subcontractors

Establishes and monitors work schedules to meet productivity requirements

Liaises with managers and contractors to resolve operational problems

Determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet productivity requirements

Reports as required to managerial staff on work-related matters.

Educational Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though GCSEs/S grades are advantageous. Entry is typically through an apprenticeship or traineeship approved by ConstructionSkills leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 3, in addition to significant relevant work experience.