NEC4 ECC Site Supervisor - South West UK

Jacobs; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Private medical cover

Pension contributions up to 10%

Life assurance 4x salary

Wellbeing support and memberships

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced NEC4 ECC Site Supervisor to join the Water Catchment Management team in the UK. You will represent the client on site, ensuring contractors follow NEC4 ECC contracts, designs, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.

Work includes monitoring progress, inspecting workmanship, and promoting a culture of safety while coordinating with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NEC ECC contracts (preferably NEC4).
• Experience as Site Supervisor on civil infrastructure or environmental projects (Environment Agency preferred).
• Solid understanding of construction quality, compliance and site assurance processes.
• Familiarity with Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing codes and requirements.
• Commitment to high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report contractor progress to the ECC Project Manager.
• Review compliance with drawings, specifications, standards and construction documentation.
• Assess the effectiveness of planning and management during construction.
• Undertake site inspections to verify workmanship, quality and compliance.
• Promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across project activities.
• Stop works where immediate risk to workers, visitors or the public is identified.
• Support effective communication between contractors, project teams and client stakeholders.
• Help ensure critical flood defence and civil infrastructure projects are delivered safely and successfully.

Skills

NEC ECC contracts

Site supervisor experience

Quality & compliance

Health & safety

Education

Engineering/construction degree

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Protect communities. Safeguard the environment. Help deliver infrastructure that makes a lasting difference.

At Jacobs, you'll play a critical role in overseeing the construction of major flood risk management and environmental projects across the UK. Working within our Water Catchment Management team, you'll act as the client's representative on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest quality standards.

Our team is at the forefront of delivering sustainable water and environmental solutions, supporting clients such as the Environment Agency and local authorities on nationally significant programmes that improve flood resilience, protect natural habitats and create better outcomes for communities. Our UK and European Water Catchment Management team is over 400 strong, bringing together experts who are shaping the future of water infrastructure and environmental stewardship.

This is more than just site supervision. It's an opportunity to be part of projects that help communities adapt to climate challenges while protecting people, property and the natural environment.

What's In It For You

• The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most important flood resilience and environmental programmes.
• A supportive, collaborative team that values technical expertise and professional growth.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile infrastructure projects that will strengthen your NEC4 and construction delivery experience.
• Flexible and hybrid ways of working that help you balance work and life.
• Clear career development pathways within one of the world's leading engineering and professional services consultancies.
• Access to industry-leading experts, innovative projects and opportunities to expand your technical and project delivery skills.
• The chance to contribute to work that leaves a lasting legacy for communities and the environment.

We Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days
• Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10%
• Private medical cover and Digital GP access
• Family planning and fertility support services
• Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes
• Employee Networks We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds
• Life assurance at four times your salary
• Income protection for long-term financial security
• Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn
• Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities
• Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes

About The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced NEC4 ECC Site Supervisor to join our growing Water Catchment Management team. In this role, you'll represent our clients on site, ensuring contractors deliver works in accordance with NEC4 ECC contracts, design documentation, quality standards and health and safety requirements. You'll be the eyes and ears on site, providing assurance that projects are being delivered safely, effectively and to the expected standard.

Working closely with project managers, contractors and stakeholders, you'll

• Monitor and report contractor progress to the ECC Project Manager.
• Review compliance with drawings, specifications, standards and construction documentation.
• Assess the effectiveness of planning and management throughout the construction phase.
• Undertake site inspections to verify workmanship, quality and compliance.
• Promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across all project activities.
• Stop works where an immediate risk to workers, visitors or the public is identified.
• Support effective communication between contractors, project teams and client stakeholders.
• Help ensure critical flood defence and civil infrastructure projects are delivered successfully and safely.

You’ll join a respected team delivering innovative catchment and flood risk management solutions, helping clients tackle some of today's most pressing environmental challenges.

Here's what you'll need

• Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC ECC contracts, ideally NEC4.
• Previous experience working as a Site Supervisor on civil infrastructure or environmental projects, particularly with the Environment Agency.
• Sound understanding of construction quality, compliance and site assurance processes.
• Knowledge of the Environment Agency Safety, Health, Environment and Wellbeing Code of Practice and Minimum Technical Requirements.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering, construction, quality or health and safety discipline.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Ready to make a real impact?

If you're an experienced Site Supervisor who wants to work on projects that protect communities, strengthen resilience and improve the environment for future generations, we'd love to hear from you.

Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week

Good luck with your application

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

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