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In a French construction company, the site supervisor (chef de chantier) runs the site day to day, between the workers on the ground and the construction manager (conducteur de travaux) who handles several projects.

Your morning starts with a briefing: who does what, which deliveries arrive, which risks to watch. You read the execution plans, set out the work with the surveyor, check reinforcement before a concrete pour, order materials and plant hire, and keep the site diary. You coordinate with subcontractors and other trades, solve the problems that the plans did not anticipate, and enforce safety rules every day. You also report progress at the weekly site meeting and prepare the final checks before handover. Most site supervisors were once skilled workers in a trade.

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[First name Last name]

Site Supervisor (Chef de chantier) | Structural Works, Housing and Offices

[City] · [phone] · [email]

Profile

Chef de chantier with [x] years leading teams of up to [x] workers on housing and office projects. Organises daily work, coordinates subcontractors, manages orders and plant hire and delivers sites on schedule with a strict safety culture.

Experience

Site Supervisor (Chef de chantier), [Company], [City]

[month year] to present

  • Led a team of [x] workers on the structural works of a [x]-unit residential building
  • Planned weekly tasks, concrete pours and crane use with the construction manager
  • Checked reinforcement and formwork before each pour and recorded checks in the site diary
  • Coordinated subcontractors for waterproofing and scaffolding
  • Ran daily safety briefings and inducted new arrivals on site

Resume headlines

  • Site Supervisor (Chef de chantier) | Structural Works, Housing and Offices
  • Site Supervisor | Civil Engineering, Roads and Utilities
  • Site Supervisor | General Contracting and Trade Coordination

Summaries for your profile

Entry level

Newly promoted site supervisor with a BTS Bâtiment and [x] years as a team leader in structural works. Reads execution plans accurately, organises daily work for a team and enforces safety rules on site.

Experienced

Chef de chantier with [x] years leading teams of up to [x] workers on housing and office projects. Organises daily work, coordinates subcontractors, manages orders and plant hire and delivers sites on schedule with a strict safety culture.

Career change

Former [previous job] with experience managing teams, who moved into construction through a titre professionnel Chef de chantier. Combines organisation, leadership and a strong safety mindset with site experience gained as a team leader.

Tips

  • Specify the type of works: structural, finishing trades, civil engineering, roads.
  • Mention the size of the teams and sites you supervised, using placeholders if needed.
  • Show your path from skilled worker to supervisor, which French employers appreciate.
  • List safety training such as first aid at work (SST) and AIPR for supervisors.
  • Name the tools you use: planning software, digital site diary, plan viewers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing site supervisor and construction manager responsibilities on the CV.
  • Listing tasks without showing your role in leading the team.
  • Leaving out safety, which is a legal responsibility.
  • Forgetting the type of client: public works, private housing, commercial buildings.

Working as a site supervisor in France

Search for chef de chantier, chef de chantier gros œuvre, chef de chantier TCE (all trades), chef de chantier VRD or TP for roads and utilities, and chef d'équipe for the level below. The role is not regulated, but employers expect solid site experience plus a qualification such as a BTS Bâtiment, a BTS Travaux publics or a titre professionnel Chef de chantier. Site supervisors usually hold ETAM status (technicians and supervisors) under the construction industry collective agreements. Supervisors working near buried networks need the AIPR at supervisor level, and fluent French is essential for briefings, safety plans and site meetings.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference with a construction manager?

In France, the chef de chantier leads the work on one site every day, while the conducteur de travaux manages budgets, schedules and clients across one or several projects. A team leader (chef d'équipe) sits below the site supervisor. Use the French title that matches your level.

Should I mention my trade background?

Yes. Many French site supervisors come from a trade such as formwork, bricklaying or roadworks, and employers value supervisors who understand the work in detail. Mention your trade and when you moved into supervision.

Do I need French to be a site supervisor?

Yes, in practice. You give instructions to teams, read French plans and documents, lead safety briefings and attend site meetings. If your French is still developing, mention your level and any courses, and consider international companies or projects where English is used.

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