Civils Supervisor - earthworks, deep drainage, reinforced concrete

ROLE PURPOSE To provide supervision of the works and control of a team comprising Gangers and direct labour force. Supervision and control of the works of Subcontractors.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm

Support the delivery of the company’s Sustainability activities

Input into the production of Work Package Plans and Risk Assessments

Provide suggestions and recommendations for Temporary Works solutions

Identify potential hazards and proactively implement actions and controls

Ensure all plant and small tools are adequately maintained before use

Input into the production and delivery of Task Briefing Sheets and toolbox talks.

Through observation and liaison with the workforce and subcontractors suggests improvement areas

Ensures plant is adequate for the task prior to being used

Monitors the performance against the working program

Carries out Safety & Environment Tours

Keeps up to date with changes in legislation

Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies

Ensures that the Environmental Policy and appropriate parts of Environmental Procedures are effectively communicated to the workforce, particularly to those engaged on activities that have been identified as likely to have a significant environmental impact

Seeks to improve levels of safety at every opportunity

Identify future requirements for setting out and communicate to Engineering team

Identify future requirements for permit to break ground and permits to lift Engineering team

Ensures that the workforce / Gangers have sufficient and correct information in terms of specification, workmanship

Ensures that all Non Conformances are reported as required

Monitor levels of workmanship

Ensures that a culture of Right First Time is adopted in the Supply Chain

Carry out Quality Tool Box Talks

Complete QA using BIM field 360

Input into weekly programme and monitor progress against KPI’s

Communication of weekly programme and targets to the workforce

Understands key milestones provided in Stage Programme

Ensure that the appropriate level of resource is allocated to each work activity and monitor to improve efficiency

Chairs daily Short interval control meetings with the site supervisors

Validation of labour and plant records

Weekly review of small tools and plant list

Awareness of project scope and highlights items of additional work

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately
• Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes
• Strong work ethic with flexibility to work unsociable hours / nights / Weekends
• Able to work on own initiative and seek out opportunities in line with level of responsibility
• Holds a current driving license and CSCS Card Gold as a minimum and SMSTS First Aid
• Must be a good team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understands the basic Company Protocols with regard to Accidents and Incidents investigations
• Uncompromising approach to the implementation of safe systems of work
• Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation
• Where possible, adopts an innovative approach to enhancing safe systems of work
• Experienced in the delivery of engaging toolbox talks
• Experienced in resource allocation
• Awareness of Specification and other Contract documents
• Understands the relevant Business Management System and implements systems and processes (e.g. ordering plant, recruiting labour, disciplinary procedures)
• Understanding of construction tolerances
• Understands and implements the requirements of Inspection and Test Plans
• Encourages ownership within the team and fosters a culture of Right First Time
• Experience of managing the works of direct labour and subcontractors
• Experience of monitoring key programme dates, e.g. TM switches, concrete pour dates etc.
• Understands the specific terms, conditions and outputs of relevant subcontractors and suppliers
• Experience of monitoring project scope and preventing creep
• Produces and monitors the daily records, including holding reviews with team members to ensure proper record standards are maintained
• Understands material wastage allowances and able to suggest improvements to save materials

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Experienced in the delivery of high-profile projects involving earthworks, deep drainage and reinforced concrete construction, to ensure that customer expectations are exceeded and enhanced experience for all involved in the scheme
• Solution orientated individual, with ability to analyse risks and benefits of options to resolve identified issues. Proven experience of working to tight deadlines with an ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Capable of taking ownership of the works or a section of the works from start to finish, including the handover of the works