Civils Supervisor

Astute People; Colne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Civils Supervisor for a new Waste to Energy facility in Cambridgeshire. This role involves acting as the client's on-site representative to oversee EPC contractor civil works delivery and monitoring performance against contractual requirements. The position offers a competitive day rate ranging from £400 to £500 outside of IR35 for a 12-month contract, starting in January 2026. Candidates must demonstrate experience in civil works supervision and compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising civil works, particularly in the energy sector.
• Strong understanding of contractual requirements and project management.
• Ability to monitor HSE performance and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the EPC contractor's civil works delivery as client's representative.
• Monitor contractor performance against programme and contractual requirements.
• Review method statements and risk assessments.

Skills

Civil works oversight

Contractor performance monitoring

HSE compliance monitoring

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Overview

Astute's EPC Contract Power team is partnering with a leading End Client / Operator within the UK Power Industry to recruit a Civils Supervisor to oversee the full Civils scope of works for their new build Waste to Energy facility based in Cambridgeshire.

Role Details

The Civils Supervisor comes with a day rate from £400.00 to £500.00 outside of IR35.

Responsibilities and Key Skills

• Act as the client's on-site representative, overseeing the EPC contractor's civil works delivery
• Monitor contractor performance against programme, scope, and contractual requirements
• Chair and attend regular site meetings with EPC construction management and discipline leads
• Review and challenge method statements, risk assessments, and temporary works proposals
• Ensure all civil works comply with approved designs, specifications, and statutory regulations
• Monitor HSE performance, escalating non-conformances and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Track progress, identify risks or delays, and provide clear reporting to the client project team
• Witness inspections, testing, and handover of civil works, ensuring quality standards are met
• Provide key stakeholders and the project delivery team progress updates on the civils scope of works

Location, Day Rate and Timeframe

• Cambridgeshire
• £400.00 to £500.00 per day (Outside IR35)
• Start date - January 2026
• 12 months contract

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About Astute People

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.