Supervisor (Utilities)

Supervisor (Utilities) Our client is one of the UK’s leading utility contractors (power, water, gas and telecoms), they are now seeking an experienced Supervisor due to continued growth and the recent successful award of a number of new build, re-build, refurbishment and upgrade framework contracts with their principal clients Scottish Water, SSE and Scottish Power. The Supervisor will support all contract activities and take responsibility for the smooth and timely procurement and availability / movement of resources, including plant, labour, materials and sub-contractors etc. for assigned works and projects. You will assist the Site Agents, Project Managers, Reinstatement Manager and all Operational teams to ensure that they are able to deliver all works to client specifications / satisfaction and company requirements, whilst always adhering to safety and budgetary requirements. The Role • Responsible for the facilitation and assistance with all site based project and construction activities, which are undertaken by both direct labour and subcontract resources • Maintaining safety, environmental and technical standards at site level • Planning, coordination and programming of resources at site level, and liaison with the Project Managers as required to ensure the safe, profitable and timely delivery of all works • Managing client, customer and third party relationships and / or queries The Person • You will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the utilities sector • You will possess a utilities background and a hands on knowledge of project / site / contract requirements associated with this industry • Experience of planning works / sites, including resources availability and movement, and site safety management • Good verbal and written communication skills are essential, coupled with team working and time management abilities • Knowledge and skills are required to directly co-ordinate some of the more complex sites in addition to a more mobile role • An understanding of the challenges presented by multiple utilities sites running simultaneously, with the associated work and resource scheduling at site level is essential • A good understanding of NRSWA and traffic management This challenging and exciting opportunity, based in the Central Belt, requires an individual with a strong technical background and demonstrable experience in the facilitation and planned supervision or co-ordination of sites / projects from within the utilities arena. An attractive basic salary (permanent) plus benefits package is on offer for the successful candidate, along with longevity of work given the recently awarded frameworks duration, and the company’s commitment to future profitable growth in Scotland. We are committed to equal opportunities. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, religion/belief or nationality