Construction Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Site Supervisor in Bedford. The role involves overseeing project activities, ensuring health and safety compliance, and managing sub-contractors. The ideal candidate will have several years of relevant experience and strong skills in site management and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Site Supervisor.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plans on-site project activities and coordinates resources.
• Ensures successful execution of installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Manages on-site sub-contractors and monitors site costs.

Skills

Site Management

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE)

Quality Assurance & Control

Installation Works

Civil Works

Job description

Main Accountabilities:

1. Site planning: Plans on-site project activities related to the assigned discipline with Site Manager or Site Construction Manager, including necessary local resources, equipment, and milestones. Coordinates agreement between customer and external resources on installation/construction targets, health and safety requirements, site organization, and policy.
2. Site coordination and monitoring: Responsible for coordinating all on-site activities related to the assigned discipline, from receiving the site area to handover, ensuring successful execution of start-up, installation/construction, erection, testing, and commissioning activities in line with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements.
3. Stakeholder relations: Builds and maintains effective relationships with customers and other local organizations, serving as a project representative.
4. Health, safety, environment (HSE), and project security: Ensures a detailed and up-to-date construction H&S plan is in place, compliant with company policies. Promotes health and safety awareness among on-site resources, and has the authority to suspend activities in case of violations. Ensures proper handling, storage, and installation of equipment, coordinating logistics for timely delivery.
5. Sub-contractors: Manages on-site sub-contractors to ensure quality and progress meet standards and delivery schedules.
6. Site cost management: Monitors project site costs, manages petty cash, and has delegated authority for local purchasing within limits.
7. Documentation: Maintains and updates all project documentation, ensuring use of latest revisions for construction work.
8. People leadership and development: Organizes, staffs, and guides the team, ensuring proper skills and motivation. Coordinates local logistics and facilities.

Summary: Supervises a team in executing tasks within an area of responsibility, ensuring proper work assignment and performance reviews. Requires several years of experience as a Site Supervisor, with strong skills in Site Management, HSE, Environment, Quality Assurance & Control, Installation Works, and basic knowledge of Commissioning and Civil Works.