Civil Engineering Works Supervisor

Forestry England; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Civil Engineering Works Supervisor, where your expertise will help shape the future of our forests. In this role, you'll lead civil engineering projects, ensuring safety and quality while engaging with various stakeholders. You'll be part of a passionate team committed to enhancing the environment and making a positive impact. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their careers while contributing to sustainable practices. Embrace this chance to make a difference in a fulfilling role!

Benefits

28.97% Pension Contribution

25 Days Annual Leave

Wellbeing Benefits

Free Parking

Access to Employee Benefits Portal

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising civil engineering projects and ensuring safety standards.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civil engineering construction and maintenance projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on-site.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

NEC4 Site Supervisor Certification

Tools

CDM2015 Compliance

NEC4 Project Management

Job description

Job Introduction

We are Forestry England.

We live and breathe forests.

Job Title: Civil Engineering Works Supervisor

Rate of Pay: £27,941

Contract Type: Fixed Term until Oct 26

Hours of Work: 37

We're foresters, professionals, and experts. We're a passionate team who love to share our enthusiasm and want to make a positive difference for you and the environment.

Together, we're using our scale and expertise to grow the nation's forests for everyone. We're already adapting our landscapes for tomorrow, and getting things done today, like creating amazing places and experiences for you to enjoy. We're providing vital homes for wildlife, making our air cleaner to breathe, and producing sustainable timber.

The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining, and investing in talent wherever it’s found.

What You'll Do

The Civil Engineering Works Supervisor will support the districts' civil engineering team in planning, delivering, and supervising civil engineering construction and maintenance projects. They will work as part of a team to deliver the inspection and maintenance programme of our civil engineering infrastructure assets, such as forest roads, car parks, and bridges, championing our health and safety culture through exercising our value of 'look out and look after' within our engineering work.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the development of project packages by producing work orders with detailed scope, contract maps, and pre-commencement documentation through collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Review contractor health and safety paperwork and supervise on-site activities to ensure each project is delivered safely and successfully.
• For larger projects, create robust work packages, including mini-tenders procured through the Civil Engineering Construction Framework.

Championing Safety, Quality, and Engineering Excellence

• Assist the engineering team in fulfilling the Client role under CDM2015, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Excel as a NEC4 Site Supervisor by monitoring adherence to the works specification, overseeing quality of works, and ensuring high standards of Health, Safety, and Environment management.
• Lead as a NEC4 Project Manager by assessing and processing compensation events, managing early warnings, and applying appropriate contract mechanisms to achieve success.

Engage Proactively with Stakeholders

• Engage positively with internal teams within the District such as Ecology and Recreation, ensuring seamless communication and alignment of project objectives.
• Externally, engage with contractors, local authorities, and other stakeholders to support the successful delivery of diverse projects.

The role will include daily travel within the district, and occasional nights away may be required to use time effectively and meet early appointments.

For more information and to find out what we need from you, please see the Job Description attached below.

Where You'll Work

Central District

We're foresters, professionals, and experts. We're a passionate team who love to share our enthusiasm and want to make a positive difference for you and the environment.

Together, we're using our scale and expertise to grow the nation's forests for everyone. We're already adapting our landscapes for tomorrow, and getting things done today, like creating amazing places and experiences for you to enjoy. We're providing vital homes for wildlife, making our air cleaner to breathe, and producing sustainable timber.

The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining, and investing in talent wherever it’s found.

You will support the delivery of Civil Engineering works predominantly in the West side of the Central England District, but as workloads dictate, possibly throughout the district.

Alongside your salary, the Forestry Commission contributes an average of 28.97% towards your membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.

Benefits include:

• 25 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day after each year of service up to 30 years (pro-rata for part-time staff), plus additional days off.
• A range of wellbeing benefits, including free external counselling services and wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums.
• The opportunity to work with skilled and experienced colleagues across the organization. We support your career development through continual Professional Development, support for individual learning plans, and sponsored membership of professional bodies.
• Access to STaRis, an employee benefits portal offering discounts on everyday shopping, hotels, clothes, mobile phones, electrical items, insurance, holidays, gym memberships, household bills, Headspace, and pensions.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details are listed on the application form.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and complete a baseline personnel security standard check.

The Civil Service offers schemes for candidates with disabilities, redeployment, and veterans, including Prison Leaver Recruitment initiatives.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in spoken English, as per the Immigration Act 2016. Our recruitment process is based on fair and open competition and merit. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles, you may contact us by email.

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