Van Elle Launches Comprehensive Site Supervisor Programme

We have recently launched our new Site Supervisor Programme; it marks a significant investment in the professional development of our site teams.

This training aims to create a consistent, competent, and effective supervisory team by addressing gaps in formal training in leadership and management.

Supported by funding from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the programme addresses the need for formal training among site supervisors. Who often advance to their roles without a comprehensive understanding of their responsibilities.

This programme aims to standardise and elevate supervisory skills. Moving from traditional on-the-job learning to structured training, and enhancing overall site safety and people management.

The training programme targets 90 supervisors across the business, delivered in three-day blocks with one cohort each month, each consisting of approximately ten participants.

Developed in collaboration with PGL Midlands, the curriculum incorporates feedback from all areas and levels in the business from operational leads, lead supervisors, to directors, and HSE competency assessments.

The training is designed to be practical and interactive, focusing on real-life experiences and scenario-based learning to foster deeper understanding among participants.

The training covers several key areas:

• Further embed company culture, including vision, values, and safety rules.
• Clarifying job roles, accountability, and responsibilities.
• Set up our supervisors for success by developing essential supervision skills such as performance management, effective communication, and health and wellbeing management.
• Ensuring successful phase plan handovers, site standards, people and performance, and project management.
• Increasing commercial awareness, including the importance of record-keeping and client management.

Our Site Supervisor Programme represents a strategic effort to standardise and elevate the capabilities of our supervisory team, reinforcing the company’s commitment to safety, quality, and professional growth.

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