Construction Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee project activities in Edinburgh. The role involves planning, coordinating on-site tasks, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and managing subcontractors. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills and relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Site Supervisor.
• Strong skills in Site Management and HSE.
• Basic knowledge of Commissioning and Civil Works.

Responsibilities

• Plans on-site project activities with construction managers.
• Coordinates all on-site activities from handover.
• Manages on-site sub-contractors for quality and progress.

Skills

Site Management

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

Quality Assurance & Control

Installation Works

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 the 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 from the customer or Project Manager to handover. Ensures 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, environment (HSE), and project security: Ensures a detailed and current 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. Coordinates proper handling, storage, and installation of equipment, including logistics to ensure timely delivery.
5. Sub-contractors: Manages on-site sub-contractors hired by ABB to ensure quality and progress meet standards and delivery deadlines.
6. Site cost management: Monitors project site costs, compares actual spend against forecasts, estimates final costs, manages petty cash, and has delegated authority for local purchasing within limits.
7. Documentation: Ensures all project documentation is up-to-date, properly stored, and revisions are correctly used in construction activities.
8. People leadership and development: Works with HR to ensure the team is well-organized, staffed, skilled, and motivated. Guides, motivates, and develops team members, and manages local site facilities and logistics.

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 skills in Site Management, HSE, Environment, Quality Assurance & Control, Installation Works, and basic knowledge of Commissioning and Civil Works.