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.