Site Supervisor

Envevo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to manage projects efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a background in cable jointing or civil engineering, with at least 3 years of experience and strong communication skills. This role involves supervising on-site operations, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations, and liaising with various stakeholders. Competitive compensation and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Cable Jointer or Civil Engineer.
• Relevant certifications in cable jointing, safety management, or project management are preferred.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the management of projects to ensure they run to agreed timescales.
• Be proactive in delivering site progress and improvement suggestions.
• Ensure site operatives adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Own and be accountable for planning manpower efficiently.

Skills

Cable Jointer experience

Civil Engineering knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

The Site Supervisor will be an experienced Cable Jointer or Civil Engineer who is looking to take the next step in their career (e.g., LV Jointing, Substation fit outs etc.). Supervisory experience is not essential as we will support your transition into this position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the management of projects to ensure they run to agreed timescales, efficiently controlling subcontractors, materials, and any on-site issues.
• Attend pre-start meetings, progress meetings, and project handovers.
• Have overall responsibility for safe working on site and for health and safety, ensuring operatives adhere to H&S requirements, including carrying out Quality of Work, Health and Safety & Behavioural Audits; regular travel to supervise sites within your region.
• Be proactive in delivering site progress and put forward suggestions for improvement of processes.
• Maintain frequent communication with project stakeholders.
• Ensure site operatives adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Own and be accountable for planning manpower efficiently and effectively.
• Lead by example conducting all business interactions in alignment with Company processes.
• Monitor site to ensure efficiency and productivity on projects within agreed timescales.
• Manage operatives and subcontractors, carrying out Quality of Works (QoW) & H&S audits.
• Ensure site installations are carried out to the standard expected by ENVEVO/Client/relevant regulations.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, personnel, and local authorities; attend all relevant meetings.
• Survey and provide feedback to management on a weekly basis.
• Attend weekly/monthly progress meetings with Project Manager.
• Assist Project Manager in achieving KPIs.
• Assist in cost control initiatives within the department.
• Highlight any variations required on projects to the Project Manager.
• Identify material requirements for projects and business activities.
• Assist in the selection of subcontractors’ quotations with Project Manager/Commercial.
• Ensure all personnel are inducted prior to going on site.
• Ensure when onsite the completion of operatives’ daily risk assessments.
• Follow ENVEVO & Client QHSE processes and procedures.
• Hold regular one-to-one meetings (weekly and monthly) with any direct reports.

Qualifications, Competencies & Professional Experience

Essential:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Cable Jointer or Civil Engineer.
• Relevant certifications in cable jointing, safety management, or project management are preferred.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Good PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good health and safety knowledge and practices.

Desirable:

• Previous experience as a supervisor or a team leader, but not essential.
• SSSTS or SMSTS.