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NRL are currently recruiting for a Civil Works Supervisor to work with one of our Clients within the Transmission and Distribution sector on a full Contract basis.

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.

Principal Accountabilities

• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental management.
• Ensure construction quality through audits, verifying technical competencies, adherence to specifications, and compliance with safety and environmental procedures.
• Develop site delivery plans and ensure the availability of resources, materials, and services to maintain project schedules.
• Manage contractors and civil operatives on-site to meet contractual obligations and implement cost controls.
• Provide monthly achievement reports and forecasts.
• Ensure all project workers are fully aware of safety and environmental requirements.

Main Duties

• Coordinate daily construction and maintenance activities with clients and contractors to meet schedules.
• Obtain supplier quotations and coordinate purchase order requests with the Business Support team.
• Manage change by ensuring early warning notices and change requests are communicated to the Lead Field Civil Engineer and Project Manager.
• Provide technical support and serve as a reference point for the construction team.
• Identify potential project risks and opportunities, raising awareness within the team and company.
• Manage teams of employees and contractors during engineering activities to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures, such as Putting People to Work and Distribution Safety Rules.
• Oversee projects from initiation to completion.
• Assign and supervise tasks to ensure compliance, safety, and timely delivery.
• Verify that teams possess the necessary skills for their assigned tasks.
• Conduct pre-work briefings with teams.
• Provide toolbox talks and collect signed acknowledgment sheets.
• Manage the ordering, delivery, off-hiring, and collection of plant and materials.
• Ensure teams have the appropriate PPE and equipment for safe task execution.
• Attend site meetings as needed.
• Prepare job packs, including up-to-date utility statistics.
• Perform other relevant duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Required

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a civil construction role
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Strong background in primary and grid substations and cable systems, with experience in project delivery environments.
• Valid full driving license.
• Awareness of business, financial, and regulatory obligations
• Proven experience as a Civils Supervisor managing both direct labour and subcontractor teams.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage expectations effectively.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Experience working with a Distribution Network Operator or as a subcontractor/framework partner on the electrical distribution network.
• Project management knowledge is beneficial.
• A safety qualification such as IOSH or CITB SMSTS is advantageous, as is experience with CDM regulations and ISO9001 quality processes.