Construction Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a Site Supervisor to oversee project activities in Cambridge. The role involves site planning, coordination, stakeholder relations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have several years of experience and expertise in site management and associated disciplines.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Site Supervisor.
• Expertise in HSE, Environment, and Quality Assurance.
• Basic knowledge of Commissioning and Civil Works.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates on-site project activities with Site Manager.
• Responsible for site cost management and documentation accuracy.
• Supervises on-site subcontractors, ensuring quality and progress.

Skills

Site Management

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

Quality Assurance

Installation Works

Performance Management

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 policies.
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: Acts as a project representative by building and maintaining effective relationships with customers and other local organizations.
4. Health, safety, and environment (HSE) and project security: Ensures a detailed and up-to-date construction H&S plan is in place for each work package, compliant with company policies. Promotes health and safety awareness among on-site resources and has the authority to suspend activities in case of HSE violations. Ensures proper handling, storage, and installation of equipment, coordinating logistics for timely delivery.
5. Sub-contractors: Manages on-site subcontractors hired by ABB to ensure quality and progress meet delivery standards and deadlines.
6. Site cost management: Monitors project costs, manages petty cash, and has delegated authority for local purchasing within limits.
7. Documentation: Ensures all documentation is current, correctly handled, and used appropriately for construction activities.
8. People leadership and development: Organizes, staffs, and guides the team, ensuring skills development and performance management in coordination with HR. Manages site facilities and logistics.

Summary: Supervises a team in executing tasks within an area of responsibility, ensuring proper work assignments, and conducting performance reviews.

We seek candidates with several years of experience as a Site Supervisor, with expertise in Site Management, HSE, Environment, Quality Assurance & Control, Installation Works, and basic knowledge of Commissioning and Civil Works.