Construction Site Supervisor - EPCM

Belcan

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Construction Area Supervisor for a contract role in Dalry, Ayrshire. The successful candidate will manage complex engineering projects in the Life Sciences sector, ensuring safety compliance and efficient project delivery while actively participating in health and safety planning. This full-time position demands daily on-site presence and significant supervisory experience in construction environments.

Qualifications

Substantial experience in supervising complex industrial projects.
Experience in supervising within an EPCM project environment.
Knowledge of coordinating and supervising multidisciplinary construction work zones.
Temporary Works Supervisor knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate construction activities on-site.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Monitor progress and address any issues encountered.
Liaise with subcontractors and site team to maintain productivity.
Monitor quality, site housekeeping, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Construction supervision

Safety management

Project coordination

Team leadership

Education

Trade-based qualification - NVQ, City and Guilds

CSCS Gold card

SSSTS certification

Temporary works supervisor (TWS) advantageous

Job description

Overview

Location: Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland

Contract: Inside IR35

Working Hours: 55 hours per week – Monday – Friday

Duration: 7 Months, with a strong potential for extension

Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking a Construction Area Supervisor - EPCM with experience in Life Sciences and EPCm project delivery. This estimated 7 month contract role is based in Dalry, Ayrshire, and offers weekly pay. The successful candidate will lead complex engineering projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and regulatory standards.

This role is based on-site, full-time at our client’s facility. To be considered, candidates must be able to attend the site daily.

Description

As an instrumental part of the construction delivery team, focusing on the delivery of a major EPCM construction project in Scotland, you will be based on-site daily, with one of our client’s key clients in the Life Science industry.

This site-based general (area) Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating construction activities related to the delivery of this EPCM project.

This role supports working alongside the site construction manager and wider construction team, and involves working closely with subcontractors and other stakeholders, ensuring individuals are put to work safely in a coordinated manner, while ensuring that the project is executed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with industry standards and client specifications.

The role will involve managing the following aspects, requirements and key objectives:

Attend daily whiteboard meetings and shift handovers/permit release, coordinate and document as required, including no attendance.
Attend daily SIMPOS meetings and implement findings/coordinate activities and labour density within the designated area.
Maintain site hygiene and cleanliness by working with the site logistics contractor.
Ensure materials are available to support the schedule by coordinating with contractors and the logistics supplier by undertaking a rolling two-week look-ahead.
Ensure all works are coordinated.
Maintain a daily diary of progress/any issues encountered.
Ensure all plant within the work area is fit for purpose, daily inspections have been carried out and it is being utilised safely with banks persons etc.
Monitor attainment to plan and participate in four four-week look-ahead. Identify any variance and propose mitigations.
Conduct assessments and audits (PTW, POWRA & RAMS) to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
Monitor allocated work area for compliance in the following areas and address accordingly: PPE, Access and Egress.
Develop and review engineering designs, specifications, and documentation.
Identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful project delivery.
Monitor the status and condition of temporary works, including: Scaffolding, including shared use and strip outs/re-erection as required; power.
Monitor and update Biosite site access as required.
Foster a culture of safety, excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement during the lifecycle of the project.
Help to enforce safety policies, procedures, and regulations on site to minimise the risk of accidents and injuries. Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement appropriate controls.
Field presence and direct involvement with trades is the priority. The role is not just a policing / checking one but requires active participation in the documented health and safety planning (including approval of the safe working practices, particularly the method statements) and positive intervention during the construction work to ensure tasks are carried out in accordance with the method statement.
Provide ad hoc assistance to area leads and assist with any emerging quality issues.

Qualifications

Trade-based qualification - NVQ, City and Guilds etc
CSCS Gold card minimum
Recognised professional certification in construction site supervision - SSSTS (minimum), ideally SMSTS
TWS (temporary works supervisor) is advantageous but not essential.

Experience

Substantial experience in supervising complex industrial projects.
Experience in supervising within an EPCM project environment.
Experience and knowledge of coordinating and supervising multidisciplinary construction work zones.

Seniority level