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.
