Construction superintendent

Balfour Beatty; Elgin; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent for the BBPN ASTI North Project based in Elgin. The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, managing site operations, and delivering works safely and to programme.

You will oversee General Foremen, Foremen, direct labour and subcontractors with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality, logistics, programme and productivity.

Qualifications

• Experience leading construction teams on heavy civil projects.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for supervision and coordination of site works.
• Lead and manage General Foremen, Foremen, direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring appropriate supervision.
• Ensure adequate resources align with the construction programme.
• Ensure works are undertaken in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, RAMS and project HSEQ procedures.
• Promote Zero Harm and support behavioural safety initiatives across the project.
• Deliver Site Inductions, Daily Briefings, Toolbox Talks and safety briefings effectively.
• Ensure supervisors are briefed on company and project policies and expectations.
• Identify site risks and implement appropriate controls.
• Keep daily site checks and records accurately and comprehensively.
• Support investigations and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and procedures and communicate to the site team.
• Work with project teams to develop and monitor construction programmes.
• Monitor site progress and deploy labour/resources to meet milestones.
• Manage site logistics and coordinate activities for efficient delivery.
• Oversee the ordering and management of plant, tools and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Site supervision

Contractors management

Health and safety

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Construction Superintendent to join our team on the BBNP ASTI North Project based in Elgin.

As Construction Superintendent, you will take overall responsibility for the management, leadership and control of site operations, overseeing General Foremen, Foremen, direct labour and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the construction programme.

You will work closely with the wider project delivery team to ensure the right people, plant, materials and resources are in place to successfully deliver the works. With a strong focus on health and safety, quality, logistics, programme and productivity, you will provide visible leadership across the site and help drive the highest standards of performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction leader with a strong heavy civil engineering background who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams and taking ownership of complex site delivery.

What you’ll be doing

As Construction Superintendent, you will:

• Take overall responsibility for the supervision and coordination of site works across your areas of responsibility.
• Lead and manage General Foremen, Foremen, direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring appropriate levels of supervision are maintained.
• Ensure the correct level of competent resources is available to meet construction programme requirements.
• Ensure works are undertaken in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, approved RAMS and project HSEQ procedures.
• Promote a relentless focus on Zero Harm, leading by example and supporting behavioural safety initiatives across the project.
• Ensure Site Inductions, Daily Briefings, Toolbox Talks, Task Safety Briefings and Short Interval Control meetings are delivered effectively.
• Ensure supervisors are fully briefed on company and project policies, procedures and expectations.
• Identify site risks and ensure appropriate controls are implemented and communicated.
• Ensure daily site checks and records are completed accurately and comprehensively.
• Support investigations where required and ensure appropriate improvements and corrective actions are implemented.
• Keep up to date with relevant changes in legislation and company procedures and communicate these effectively to the site team.
• Work with project teams to develop, review and monitor construction programmes.
• Monitor site progress and ensure labour and resources are effectively deployed to achieve programme milestones.
• Manage site logistics and coordinate construction activities to support efficient delivery.
• Oversee the ordering and effective management of plant, tools and materials, ensuring resources are available when required