Civil Superintendent - EOI in Burnley

Wood UK Operations is seeking an experienced Civil Superintendent with demonstrable experience of civils, structural steel and architectural or building works. The role involves overseeing and coordinating on-site activities to ensure project scope is completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage, supervise, organise and coordinate site construction team to provide high quality support in accordance with the contract.
• Interface with engineering during design phases to influence design for optimum constructability.
• Participate in HSE activities, promoting HSE elements throughout construction including all CDM duty holder responsibilities, managing SSOW and setting to work processes.
• Execute work in accordance with quality standards and project specifications.
• Support inspection and surveillance activities, complete QC related tasks.
• Lead civil construction contractors to ensure delivery against milestones.
• Review planned activities for constructability, provide accurate feedback and direction.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on construction related activities.
• Generate performance reports to site management and monitor progress against plan.
• Monitor and report project cost and schedule of assigned discipline/subset.
• Define, communicate, and initiate safety, quality, and environmental processes, including toolbox meetings and inspections.
• Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables, site accommodation and other project-specific requirements.
• Understand and manage the industrial relations environment, reporting issues as required.
• Utilise commercial processes to manage change and capture variations effectively.

Qualifications:

• Minimum qualified to ISCED Level 5 (technical diploma) or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
• Or trade qualifications with proven experience in managing construction activities, with substantial experience managing civil scopes of work on dynamic projects.
• A recognised HSE qualification is desirable (IOSH or similar).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Appropriate level of field construction experience.
• Knowledge of construction workpack processes.
• Demonstrable experience in the execution of multi-disciplined projects in the process and energy sectors or other relevant industries.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong delegation skills.
• Experience working within a field construction environment.
• Experience of constructability and construction readiness reviews.
• Experience of people management in a construction context.
• Good standard of general computer literacy including MS Office suite.
• Some experience with completion and handover processes through to construction completion.

Personal Attributes:

• Well-organised, observant, with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Display good judgment and leadership qualities.
• Ability to work with timelines and targets.
• Ability to be assertive and drive culture change when required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, communication and team-building skills.
• Role model Wood’s values and behaviours.

Benefits:

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion across the business.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews aligned to market.
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (incl. public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance and other adaptable benefits.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections with experts worldwide.

Diversity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.