Scaffolder Supervisor
The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.
Opportunity for a Scaffold Supervisor working with Kilnbridge on the Hinkley Point C Project,
Main Duties:
Team Supervision & Coordination
• Lead and manage a team of scaffolders (advanced, basic, and trainees).
• Assign daily tasks and ensure correct deployment of resources.
• Motivate team members and resolve on-site issues.
Health & Safety Compliance
• Ensure all scaffolding activities meet health & safety regulations
• Carry out risk assessments, toolbox talks, and daily briefings.
• Inspect scaffolding before, during, and after erection.
• Enforce use of PPE and safety harnesses.
Planning & Organisation
• Interpret scaffold drawings and technical specifications.
• Plan scaffolding work in line with construction schedules.
• Liaise with site managers, engineers, and other trades to coordinate access.
Quality Control
• Monitor work to ensure scaffolds are erected to standard (TG20, SG4).
• Maintain accurate records of scaffold inspections and alterations.
• Ensure tagging systems (e.g. Scafftags) are properly used and maintained.
Reporting & Documentation
• Complete handover certificates and scaffolding permits.
• Keep records of labour hours, incidents, and material usage.
• Report any delays, hazards, or incidents to site management.
Qualifications/Experience:
• Advanced Scaffolder card (CISRS)
• SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) or SMSTS
• Strong knowledge of scaffolding systems (tube & fitting, system scaffolds)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and method statements
• Solid leadership and communication skills
• Erecting, modifying, and dismantling various scaffolding systems (tube & fitting, Layher, Cuplock, etc.).
• Working on complex or high-risk sites (e.g. nuclear, offshore, industrial, or high-rise environments).
Proven ability to:
• Manage scaffolding teams of various skill levels.
• Delegate tasks, resolve issues, and maintain productivity under pressure.
Practical knowledge of:
• NASC guidance (e.g. TG20:21, SG4)
• Work at Height Regulations
• Scaffold inspection procedures and tagging systems (Scafftag, Handover Certificates)
• Experience leading toolbox talks, completing risk assessments, and enforcing safe systems of work.
• Experience coordinating with other site teams (construction, engineering, logistics).
• Familiarity with reading technical drawings and planning scaffolding around project timelines.
Keeping accurate records of:
• Scaffold inspections and alterations
• Labour hours and materials used
• Safety incidents or near-misses
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.
Opportunity for a Scaffold Supervisor working with Kilnbridge on the Hinkley Point C Project,
Main Duties:
Team Supervision & Coordination
• Lead and manage a team of scaffolders (advanced, basic, and trainees).
• Assign daily tasks and ensure correct deployment of resources.
• Motivate team members and resolve on-site issues.
Health & Safety Compliance
• Ensure all scaffolding activities meet health & safety regulations
• Carry out risk assessments, toolbox talks, and daily briefings.
• Inspect scaffolding before, during, and after erection.
• Enforce use of PPE and safety harnesses.
Planning & Organisation
• Interpret scaffold drawings and technical specifications.
• Plan scaffolding work in line with construction schedules.
• Liaise with site managers, engineers, and other trades to coordinate access.
Quality Control
• Monitor work to ensure scaffolds are erected to standard (TG20, SG4).
• Maintain accurate records of scaffold inspections and alterations.
• Ensure tagging systems (e.g. Scafftags) are properly used and maintained.
Reporting & Documentation
• Complete handover certificates and scaffolding permits.
• Keep records of labour hours, incidents, and material usage.
• Report any delays, hazards, or incidents to site management.
Qualifications/Experience:
• Advanced Scaffolder card (CISRS)
• SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) or SMSTS
• Strong knowledge of scaffolding systems (tube & fitting, system scaffolds)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and method statements
• Solid leadership and communication skills
• Erecting, modifying, and dismantling various scaffolding systems (tube & fitting, Layher, Cuplock, etc.).
• Working on complex or high-risk sites (e.g. nuclear, offshore, industrial, or high-rise environments).
Proven ability to:
• Manage scaffolding teams of various skill levels.
• Delegate tasks, resolve issues, and maintain productivity under pressure.
Practical knowledge of:
• NASC guidance (e.g. TG20:21, SG4)
• Work at Height Regulations
• Scaffold inspection procedures and tagging systems (Scafftag, Handover Certificates)
• Experience leading toolbox talks, completing risk assessments, and enforcing safe systems of work.
• Experience coordinating with other site teams (construction, engineering, logistics).
• Familiarity with reading technical drawings and planning scaffolding around project timelines.
Keeping accurate records of:
• Scaffold inspections and alterations
• Labour hours and materials used
• Safety incidents or near-misses
For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.