Site Supervisor - Substation

Morson Group is recruiting for x2 Site Supervisors (Substation) who would be required to work on Substation and Transformer sites, building based walls and doing general building alterations, while overseeing site staff and some subbies. This role is a 9–12-month contract based in Bury St Edmunds, paying up to £350 per day LTD rate.

Duration: 9-12 months

Location: Based in Bury St Edmunds – Must be able to travel to Bury St Edmunds

Brief description of role: Working on Substation and Transformer sites, building based walls and doing general building alterations, overseeing site staff and some subbies.

Hours: Monday to Friday days, maybe some weekends

Rate: up to £350 per day Ltd Company

Requirements:

• Hold a full UK driving license.
• A sound background in Grid Substation construction and cable systems experience working in a project delivery environment is beneficial.
• Experience with CDM (Construction, Design Management) regulations.
• At least 5 years of relevant demonstrable experience in civil and/or electrical construction site supervision.
• ONC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• A detailed knowledge of the safety & environmental regulations relating to construction work in the industry.
• A safety qualification such as CITB SMSTS is required.

The role is to provide onsite supervision and management of complex CDM sites from the initial design/set-up phase to final commissioning. This will involve the day-to-day management of sites with specialist contractors and Services direct staff, encompassing a range of activities from surveying, civil construction, cable laying, and associated electrical works. The role will require supervision and day-to-day management of Substation/CDM sites to achieve a high level of safety compliance, quality, cost, and time targets set by a Project Manager. The role will require coordination and organization of all site operations to ensure that projects are delivered with full consideration to safety and third parties/customers. The role will be reportable to a nominated Project Manager.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Supporting the delivery of projects to time, cost, quality whilst maintaining the highest levels of safety, environmental, and customer management through engagement with all stakeholders.
• Undertake the role of a site supervisor in support of the Project Manager ensuring the Construction Phase Plan is prepared and maintained.
• Ensure the cooperation and communication between contractors is maintained and coordination of their activities is in accordance with the P6 Programme.
• Ensure construction assurance is to the required standards through audits on quality of work, technical competencies, adherence to specifications, compliance with testing and commissioning procedures, and safety and environmental procedures.

Main Duties:

• Supporting the Project Manager with CDM Regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures.
• Actively promote a positive safety culture to ensure all operatives feel comfortable to raise and share safety concerns.
• Undertake site inductions and checks on individuals/organisations competencies and authorisations for the work they are undertaking.
• Ensure all activities are coordinated and have appropriate risk assessment and method statement in place.

Note: If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check.