Construction Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Site Supervisor to oversee project activities and manage on-site teams. The role involves planning, coordination, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates must possess several years of supervisory experience and strong knowledge in site management, health and safety, and related areas.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates on-site project activities.
• Responsible for site monitoring and execution.
• Acts as a project representative managing stakeholder relations.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Manages site costs and documentation.

Skills

Site Management

HSE

Quality Assurance & Control

Cost Management

Team Leadership

Job description

Main Accountabilities:

1. Site planning: Plans on-site project activities related to the assigned discipline with the Site Manager or Site Construction Manager, including necessary local resources, equipment, and milestones. Coordinates agreements between customers 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 from the customer or Project Manager to handover, ensuring successful execution of start-up, installation, 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 considerations among project partners and is empowered to suspend activities in case of HSE violations, taking necessary steps to prevent risks.
5. Equipment handling and logistics: Ensures correct handling, storage, and installation of delivered equipment, coordinating on-site storage and shipment logistics to secure timely delivery.
6. Sub-contractors management: Manages on-site sub-contractors hired by ABB to ensure quality and progress meet delivery standards and deadlines.
7. Site cost management: Controls project costs for site work, monitors actual spend against forecasts, and estimates final costs. Manages petty cash and has delegated authority for local purchasing within limits.
8. Documentation: Ensures all documentation is updated and maintained, with the latest revisions used for construction work on site.
9. People leadership and development: Ensures the area is properly organized, staffed, and skilled. Guides, motivates, and develops team members, and coordinates local logistics like accommodation, site facilities, and office equipment.

Summary:

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