Construction Supervisor

Orion Group; Ringway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Energy Company in the UK seeks a professional to oversee construction at a Renewable Energy Storage Power Station near Manchester. Key responsibilities include managing mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation activities and embracing a culture of safety and quality. Candidates should possess significant experience in energy-sector construction and relevant engineering certifications. The company values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in industrial or energy-sector construction.
• Familiarity with NEC form contracts.
• Experience with QA/QC systems and Mechanical Completion/Commissioning readiness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site construction across MEI disciplines.
• Drive HSE performance and promote site safety culture.
• Coordinate civil and MEI activities and manage contractor performance.

Skills

Construction sequencing

Installation methods

Interface management

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Great opportunity to join a leading Energy Company at the forefront of long‑duration energy storage innovation. You'll play a key role in the construction of a groundbreaking Renewable Energy Storage Power Station in the North West, just outside Manchester.

The Role

• Oversee and execute site construction across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation (MEI) disciplines, ensuring delivery on budget, on schedule, and to safety and quality standards.
• Drive HSE performance by leading toolbox talks, safety walks, and promoting a strong site safety culture.
• Coordinate civil and MEI activities, including foundations, supports, cable routes, trenching, and structural tie‑ins.
• Provide clear feedback and progress reports while maintaining open communication with project management and client teams.
• Support commissioning readiness and execution to ensure a seamless handover to operations.
• Review and manage contractor performance across civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation scopes.

Required Experience

• Relevant engineering or construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in industrial or energy‑sector construction, including power generation, process, or large infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of construction sequencing, installation methods, and interface management across MEI and civil disciplines.
• Familiarity with NEC form contracts.
• Experience with QA/QC systems, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and Mechanical Completion/Commissioning readiness requirements.

Diversity & Inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.