Site Supervisors in construction hold one of the most important roles for any building project – by having the responsibility of being the bridge between the on-site team and senior management, while also monitoring the health and safety of all workers on-site. This blog will be discussing the benefits of being a construction Site Supervisor as a career option, including acquiring leadership skills, the potential of earning a great salary and the chance to be promoted into management roles in the future.
What is a Site Supervisor
Before we get into the benefits, it is important to know the tasks and role a construction Site Supervisor has on a building project. Site Supervisors manage the construction site from the project’s start to completion, supervising and co-ordinating labour and materials. Site Supervisors main focus is to always prioritise safety, this is done by assessing potential safety hazards on-site and conducting regular site inspections.
Gain Leadership Skills
One of the main benefits of being a construction Site Supervisor is the leadership skills you gain while training / working in the role. Effective communication, problem solving skills, time management and initiative are qualities that will greatly aid in being a successful Supervisor, regardless of the management structure in place. These skills combined makes for an effective Site Supervisor, who ensures objectives are met and projects are completed for specific deadlines.
High Earning Potential
Being that Site Supervisor’s hold greater responsibilities on a construction site, this translates into a great salary once you gain the right amount of experience. Experienced Site Supervisors can earn up to £50k per annum, but this is dependent on the qualifications and level of experience you hold. Luckily, Construction Helpline provides free training for self-employed learners to gain a level 3 NVQ in Site Supervision to get you started on this path.
Upskill into Management Roles
Another advantage of being a Site Supervisor is that it provides individuals a chance to upskill into construction management, one of the highest positions on a construction project. Nearly all construction managers were once on-site Supervisors, who used their skills and experience gained in their Supervision role translating it into their construction manager position. In addition, most construction managers hold a Black CSCS card, earning a relevant construction NVQ between levels 4 – 7, which is the natural upskilling from a Site Supervisor position.
Summary
These are some of the advantages of a career in Site Supervision, but if you are not sure if Site Supervision is the right career path for you, we at Construction Helpline provide free, government-funded training in other construction trades including commercial Drylining, Carpentry and Bricklaying. Training is available to both unemployed and self-employed learners so there is no excuse not to get into the industry and apply now: https://www.constructionhelpline.com/lp/skills-bootcamps/