BSE Supervisor

Role definition

Core responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the allocated work team and act as a focal point for timely, accurate project communication.
• Ensure activities comply with health and safety requirements and employer quality assurance procedures.
• Plan and coordinate installation work from initial planning through site delivery.
• Supervise MEP operatives and subcontractors and engage with principal contractors and clients.

Work planning and project delivery

• Review technical drawings, specifications, manufacturer information, and other project data to identify suitable work methods.
• Identify work activities, dependencies, resources, productive sequencing, and external factors affecting delivery.
• Develop work programmes, identify and justify necessary changes, and take accountable ownership of programme execution.
• Coordinate project operations, agree work methods with team members, and ensure required equipment and materials are available.
• Monitor work progress against programme and verify quality against employer standards.
• Coordinate with principal contractors and subcontractors, meet programme dates and production targets, and deliver prescribed quality standards.
• Requisition and progress plant, equipment, and materials; report delays and additional works to the Quantity Surveyor or head office.
• Attend site and progress meetings; interpret drawings and submit RFIs and RAMS as needed.
• Set up sites and ensure health and safety compliance with Taylor and Fraser SHWE procedures.

Team relationships and safety

• Maintain constructive working relationships and resolve day-to-day differences while preserving goodwill and respect.
• Induct team members, confirm competence, monitor work, and promote a positive health, safety, and welfare culture.
• Implement workplace health, safety, and welfare requirements appropriate to the methods and activities being undertaken.
• Support team performance and encourage improvement within the supervisor's authority.

Experience and qualifications

• At least five years' proficient experience as a BSE Senior Craftsperson and at least one year's satisfactory supervisory experience.
• Relevant Level 3 qualification in an appropriate building services engineering occupation and related occupational experience.
• At least one industry-specific health and safety qualification and one formal supervisory management qualification.
• SMSTS or comparable client-recognized Build UK course, or NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety, as specified by the employer.
• NVQ Diploma Level 3 in Construction Site Supervision or equivalent.

Expected capabilities

• Well-developed organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving ability.
• People-management skills and ability to coordinate activities and lead by example.
• Understanding of the importance of achieving programme dates and maintaining production rates.
• Ability to interpret drawings, supervise installation work, and coordinate teams.