Construction Manager

Project Site Supervisor x 2

Morson Group is recruiting for x2 Project Site Supervisors, who would be required to work Substation and Transformer sites, building based wall’s and doing general building alterations, while overseeing site staff and some subbies, on a 9-12-month contract and will be based in Bury St Edmunds.

Duration - 9-12 months

Location - Based in Bury St Edmunds

Working on Substation and Transformer sites

Brief description of role - Building based walls and doing general building alterations, overseeing site staff and some subbies

Duration - 9-12 months contract

Hours - Monday to Friday days, maybe some weekends

Rate= £250 -£350 per day Ltd Company

Start date - end of May / early June.

Hold - a full UK driving license.

Job Purpose:

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 UKPN 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 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, in accordance with UK Power Networks Services policies, procedures and standards. The role will be reportable to a nominated Project Manager.

In addition to the above tasks the role will require the monitoring of the associated project documentation to ensure the site stays compliant, working with the Project Manager and providing necessary site progress reports to ensure the project schedule is accurate and works are on target.

It will also include an element of cost management to ensure unnecessary costs are not being incurred and any efficiency opportunities are realised.

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.

Ensure that the required project data is completed in a timely manner and submitted for processing.

Coordinate the construction activities on site ensuring that all activities have an appropriate method statement and risk assessment in place.

Maintain a Quality Plan detailing the roles and responsibilities, the relevant standards, policies and procedures, the key milestones and project sign-off points.

Support the Project Manager to ensure the project plan (Primavera P6) is up to date to show progress on all project activities and the impact of any changes to the plan. In conjunction with the project plan develop and maintain a resource plan to ensure the adequate provision of direct and contract resources, materials and services to ensure that project programmes are maintained.

Ensure that all work is carried out to provide very high levels of Customer Service.

Main Duties:

Supporting the Project Manager to ensure UKPNS are compliant with its role of Principal Contractor as defined in the 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 UKPN 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.

Manage the construction site ensuring the site is organised with adequate welfare facilities, security, and storage areas. The construction area is clearly defined and kept in a safe manner.

Co-ordinate daily construction and maintenance activities with Client/ Contractor's ensuring programmes are met.

Obtain quotations from suppliers and raise Purchase Order request with Business Support team.

Change Management - ensure early warning notices and change requests are brought to the attention of the Project Manager / Commercial Manager & Partners

Provide technical support and act as appoint of reference for the Construction team.

Identify potential project risks/opportunities (raise awareness within team/company)

Seeking continuous improvement and opportunities to save costs and reduce the project timescale.

A flexible approach to working hours to ensure that adequate site supervision is always provided.

Represent UKPNS when required at meetings with clients and contractors.

Qualifications:

A sound background in Primary and 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 will experience of working with the CDM regulations and ISO9001 quality processes.

A qualification in Project Management (Association for Project Management - APM or Prince 2 for example) is desirable.

Knowledge of Primavera P6, and the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Outlook, Excel, Word and Project) are necessary.

Authorised to accept Limitation of Access for Civil and Building works, and issue task instructions in an electrical environment.

Switching authorisation would be an advantage, but not necessary as training will be provided if required.

Health, Safety and Environment aware

IOSH Managing Safely Qualified.

IOSH Working Safely Qualified.

Fire Marshall.

First Aid / Man Handling & Sharps - First Aider.

Ladders and Harnesses Ladder Association - User and Inspector.

Operational Lorry Loaders and Cranes Vehicle & Excavation Banksman.

HSE Qualifications Site Management Safety Training Scheme.

HSE Qualifications Site Supervisors Training Scheme.

Hold a full UK driving license.

You will also require and be able to demonstrate a high level of organisational skills.

You will need a flexible attitude to work and working hours.

An ability to collaborate with colleagues and other teams within UKPNS and with external partners