Built Environment -Construction Supervisor

Transport for London; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Final salary pension scheme

Free travel on TfL network

Hybrid working arrangement

Résumé du poste

Transport for London is seeking a Built Environment Construction Supervisor to oversee BE site works within APD Built Environment, ensuring safety and quality align with the plan. You will lead on-site progress reporting and escalate issues to support TfL’s targets and contractual obligations.

The role requires driving licence, LU standards knowledge, and CDM compliance. You will work with multiple stakeholders to manage risk and deliver suitable solutions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of LU standards and HSEQ regulations is essential.
• Must hold a valid driving licence.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations are essential.
• Licences/certifications include: Confined Space Working; Working at Height; Machine Room Awareness (Essential).
• Track Competence (Depot and Track)

Responsabilités

• Supervise BE works daily and run shift reports to monitor supplier performance for safety and quality.
• Carry out PGIs, close PGI findings, support Safety Hours, and assist with Safety Improvement Plan implementation.
• Advise on asset maintenance requirements and TfL engineering standards.
• Investigate asset failures and propose improvements.
• Provide buildability input to enable design works to be implemented on site.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure customer needs and TfL standards are met.

Connaissances

Project management

Health & safety investigations

Deadline driven

Independent worker

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Team player

Organization

Formation

ONC/NVQ/C&G or equivalent in engineering/construction

Description du poste

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Location: Palestra/ on site, London Underground Ltd

Company: TfL, GLA or OPDC

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Key Information

Contract Type –Full Time- Permanent- London Underground

Overview of project/role

As the Built Environment Construction Supervisor your primary purpose is to supervise BE site works within APD Built Environment to ensure the all works are delivered against the plan with a key focus on safety and quality. Ensuring that site progress reports are available to provide a clear and concise narrative for APD Built Environment team with associated recommendations for resolution.

You will be the focal point for identifying and escalating issues on site to ensure issues relating to Safety, Performance and Quality standards can be resolved swiftly to support TfLs business targets, statutory and legal obligations and contractual responsibilities. You will be responsible for works progress and provide subject matter expertise on safety and 'buildability' to support the implementation of technical solutions for the benefit of TfL.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the supervision and daily shift reporting on BE works to measure supplier performance and identify safety / quality concerns with recommendations for resolution.
• Responsible for carrying out own PGIs, actioning / closing PGI findings with suppliers, supporting Safety Hours, undertaking incident investigations (IE2), reporting and providing recommendations and for supporting the Construction Manager in implementing the Safety Improvement Plan.
• Provide advice on practical implementation of asset maintenance requirements, contractual obligations, TfL Engineering standards and current legislation associated with the works and its delivery.
• Responsible for the timely investigation, analysis and resolution of asset failures and/or improvements.
• Provide advice in relation to implementation / buildability of design works and design development to ensure works can be implemented on site.
• Effectively collaborate with key stakeholders to evaluate and interpret project requirements to ensure customer needs are met and TfL standards are adhered to.
• Accountable for the review / agreement of working proposals, safe system of works ensuring compliance with CDM Regs and other industry legislation / statutory requirements / internal standards (eg. QUENSH).
• Support works planning by providing buildability advice to identify delivery risks in BE works evaluations prior to contract award(s).
• Ensure that completed work meets customer, performance, quality and relevant Engineering Standards and own the Completion Certificate validation / sign off.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Skills

• The ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously which will be at various stages completion.
• Good investigation skills aligned to health and safety / asset condition.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a high pressure environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance and swift understanding of complex issues and tasks.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills – both oral and written including excellent report writing.
• Excellent problem solver/able to provide well thought through solutions and establish root-causes
• Excellent team player - able to work effectively with all areas of the organisation.
• Good organisation and time management skills.

Knowledge

A ONC / NVQ / C&G or equivalent demonstrable experience in an appropriate engineering / construction discipline (Essential)

• Practicalunderstanding of current legislation relating to the engineering discipline. A clear understanding of LU standards. A good working knowledge of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) regulations and H&S legislation (essential)
• The holder of this post will be required to hold a driving license (Essential)
• Knowledge of CDM and the regulations (Essential)
• The role holder is required to have the ability to hold and utilise the following licenses / certifications:
• Confined Space Working / Working at Height / Machine Room Awareness (Essential)
• Track Competence (Depot and Track)

Experience

• Experience of being part of a team to deliver to specified targets.
• Experience of managing safety and investigating safety related incidents.
• Experience of working in the track and station environment in Traffic Hours, Engineering Hours.
• Experience of evaluation of supplier bids for Premises maintenance works in conjunction with other team members.
• Experience in the process for mobilisation of site works and good practice supervision of the construction phase.
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Experience in supervising maintenance contractors to meet performance standards.
• Proven experience in assisting with the recommendation and implementation of cost effective solutions.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 5th November at 11:59PM .We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety,trustand fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter ( https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process ) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe,inclusiveand reliable network for everyonewho depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest andaccurateso we can progress your application smoothly. If somethingdoesn’tmatch orcan’tbe verified, we may not be able to move forward with yourapplication,butwe’llalways treat you with transparency,respect,and clear communication throughout.

Alloffers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able todemonstratetheir right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver better services and outcomes. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we aim to offer an assessment or interview to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum essential criteria for skills, knowledge and experience has been met. In some circumstances, it may not be practical to offer an interview or assessment to every candidate who applies through the scheme and meet the minimum essential criteria; in these situations, we select candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job rather than interviewing all who meet them.

Across all recruitment activity, we recognise that selection methods may vary depending on the nature and scale of the campaign and will be applied fairly, consistently and proportionately in line with our Disability Confident commitments.

We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel
• Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4 week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.