Site Supervisor

Balfour Beatty plc; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor in Norwich to oversee and manage site activities. Responsibilities include ensuring operational safety, supervising staff, and resolving project delivery issues. Ideal candidates will have experience with overhead line and cabling systems, effective communication skills, and the ability to lead a team. Flexible working options and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Smart working with up to 40% remote work

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Previous experience of the construction and delivery of Overhead Line, Cabling or Substation schemes up to 400kV.
• Experience in implementing safe systems of work.
• Holds a current driving license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operatives are fully trained to carry out works safely.
• Supervise daily site activities.
• Work closely with Site Engineers and the Site Manager.
• Resolve any project delivery issues.
• Ensure site personnel have correct authorisations.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Excellent relationship management skills

Leadership and motivation

Education

Holds CSCS and SSSTS or Equivalent

Job description

About The Role

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution team is looking for an experienced Site Supervisor to join us in Norwich. This role will support growing demand in the region and play a key part in delivering our projects safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure operatives on the project are fully trained to carry out works safely, competently and on time, using the correct plant and equipment.
• Supervise daily site activities, making sure appropriate types and quantities of plant and equipment are available.
• Work closely with Site Engineers and the Site Manager to ensure projects are delivered to programme.
• Proactively discuss and resolve any project delivery issues as they arise.

What you’ll be doing

• Liaise with the Construction Manager and/or Site Engineer to ensure a timely requisition for sufficient plant and equipment is made, giving adequate notice to Resources.
• Supervising site operatives and subcontrators
• Ensure all site personnel have the correct authorisations to operate plant or receive permits.
• Ensure that all externally sourced services (Trak way, footbridges etc) are in place prior to site activities starting.
• Be responsible for the operatives time sheets being filled in correctly, showing the daily progress, operatives names, rates, works numbers, hours worked, plant and vehicles (hired and BB owned) utilised and work carried out.
• Assist the Engineer in carrying out weekly inspections of all plant, lifting equipment and recording on the appropriate forms.
• Ensure Permit to Work near Existing Services documentation is clearly and correctly carried out for all groundbreaking activities related to construction works.
• Leadership of Zero Harm and drive for continuous improvement across SHEQ within projects.
• Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all persons under your control.

Who we’re looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential

• Previous experience of the construction and delivery of Overhead Line, Cabling or Substation schemes up to 400kV.
• Experience in implementing safe systems of work.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate a team for success.
• Holds a current driving license.

The following qualities/experience are desirable

• Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and financial control.
• Good understanding of current safety legislation.

The candidate is likely to have the following

• Holds CSCS and SSSTS or Equivalent.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Benefits

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]