Civil & Earthworks Supervisor

About the role

The company is seeking an experienced Civil and Earthworks Supervisor to lead civil construction and earthworks activities on a project in Mali. The role involves coordinating contractors, ensuring quality and safety, and delivering work according to project specifications and schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all civil construction and earthworks activities on site.
• Manage contractors, manpower, plant and equipment to meet construction objectives and milestones.
• Monitor progress against schedules, identify delays and implement corrective actions.
• Interpret construction drawings, models and technical specifications for accurate execution.
• Oversee reinforcement installation, shuttering, cast‑in items and concrete placement.
• Verify civil slab and building layouts prior to construction.
• Monitor concrete quality, including slump testing, compaction and concrete cube testing.
• Ensure compliance with approved quality control plans, specifications and project procedures.
• Conduct site inspections, manage punch lists and coordinate completion of outstanding works.
• Maintain accurate site records, contractor diaries, quality documentation and progress reports.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, contractors and site management to resolve technical challenges.
• Implement and uphold site safety, health and environmental (SHE) standards.
• Coordinate construction handovers, as‑built documentation and quality close‑out activities.

Required profile

• Technical Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience supervising civil construction and earthworks.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and civil construction activities on site.
• Strong practical knowledge of concrete works, reinforcement, shuttering, earthworks and quality control.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Understanding of construction scheduling, contractor coordination and resource management.
• Knowledge of construction safety legislation, risk assessments and SHE procedures.

Required skills

• Concrete testing (slump, compaction, cube testing)
• Reinforcement installation
• Shuttering
• Earthworks execution
• Interpretation of construction drawings and specifications
• Construction scheduling and progress monitoring
• SHE management and safety compliance