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 wall’s and doing general building alterations, while overseeing site staff and some subbies, working on a 9–12-month contract and will be based in Bury St Edmunds, paying up to £350 per day LTD rate, A safety qualification such as CITB SMSTS is required,  as well as experience of working with the CDM regulations and ISO9001 quality processes.

A sound background in Grid Substation construction and cable systems experience working in a project delivery environment is beneficial, also have experience with CDM ( Construction, Design Management ) regulations.

Duration – 9-12 months

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

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

Hold - a full UK driving license.

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 organisation of all site operations to ensure that projects are delivered with full consideration to safety, 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 and the use of Early Warning notices to document scope change and subsequent cost variations.

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 and that all operatives engaged on the project are aware of all safety and environmental requirements and this is documented at the outset with inductions and maintained through RAMS and POWRA.

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.

When undertaking engineering activities ensure the compliance with all health and safety procedures such as Putting People to Work and Distribution Safety Rules

Actively promote a positive safety culture to ensure all operatives feel comfortable to raise and share safety concerns reinforcing the message that ‘Safety is our Number One Priority’.

Undertake site inductions and checks on individuals/organisations competencies and authorisations for the work they are undertaking.

Ensure all activities are co-ordinated and have an appropriate risk assessment and method statement in place.

Qualifications:

A sound background in Grid Substation construction and cable systems experience working in a project delivery environment is beneficial.

You should have at least 5 years of relevant demonstrable experience in civil and / or electrical construction site supervision.

You will have an 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 as well as experience of working with the CDM regulations and ISO9001 quality processes.

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