Civils Supervisor - Operations MGT

Civils Supervisor

Scotland / Highlands

Permanent

Competitive + Company commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom Networks are looking for someone to manage/supervise all construction activity on underground cable installation and replacement work across our operations covering the Scotland SSE area. 

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Survey work sites (prior, during and after) inc final re-measures to include and report to PM
• Plan works in field of expertise (Electrical/Civils)
• Effective planning and utilisation of staff
• Preview work areas prior to works commencing
• Compile job packs for setting teams to work
• Carry out forward planning to identify future resource needs
• Compiling and submitting Permits/PAIs
• Setting to work of staff and ensuring compliance against procedures
• Proactively managing H&S issues & concerns, working closely with Project Management, Design and Site Management staff so that an accident and incident free culture is maintained
• Maintain awareness of H&S policy and rules and keep up to date on changes that impact your role.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations
• Motivate Field staff to deliver high quality work in a consistent manner
• Ensure all site documentation is compiled and returned to the project manager
• Ensure construction teams are equipped with the correct tools for the job –eg  IT equipment, general and special tooling etc.
• Work closely with Project Managers to develop project programmes to fully meet customer requirements.
• Mentor and guide staff members
• Be creative in finding solutions to resource / schedule problems to maintain project programme
• Proactively report resource concerns at appropriate times in project programme to avoid short notice problems
• Inform PM of SOW changes or variations in designs especially if it has a financial impact
• What we’re looking for:
• Experience of managing sites and field-based staff on LV, HV, substation projects and U/G works NRSWA

What we’re looking for:

• IoSH – Managing Safety. OR SMSTS
• SSSTSEFA & MHCDM awareness
• Good communication skills (dealing with Client and Customers)

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

• Company commercial vehicle
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Up to 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us 
 

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be