Construction and 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 approved apprenticeship programme or college course in conjunction with on-the-job training, leading to a NVQ/SVQ Level 2/3 qualification, or through building up work experience supplemented with short courses.