Construction Site Supervisor
Role Overview
Provides technical leadership, safe planning, on-site coordination and supervision for electrical infrastructure and construction projects across Jersey Electricity’s network.
Ensures work is safe, efficient, on schedule, within budget and compliant with company policies, regulations and industry practice.
Acts as a link between project managers, engineers, contractors, customers and operational teams.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Provides technical leadership, safe planning, on-site coordination and supervision for electrical infrastructure and construction projects across Jersey Electricity’s network.
Ensures work is safe, efficient, on schedule, within budget and compliant with company policies, regulations and industry practice.
Acts as a link between project managers, engineers, contractors, customers and operational teams.
Site supervision and project delivery
- Supervise electrical distribution construction, including new supplies, cable diversions and substation refurbishments.
- Coordinate site resources to meet programme requirements and deliver work safely, on schedule and within budget.
- Monitor progress, quality and resources; support planning and execution of project works.
- Ensure work follows project specifications, company procedures and engineering standards.
Contractors and team leadership
- Act as primary site contact for contractors, customers and team members; monitor contractor performance against contractual requirements and company standards.
- Build effective relationships with internal teams, contractors, government bodies, utility providers and customers; resolve site challenges and support project communication.
- Guide and coach construction teams and operational personnel, supporting capability development, accountability and collaboration.
Health, safety and compliance
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and company procedures, Distribution Safety Rules, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture; maintain site records, inspections and audit documentation.
- Support investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement relating to safety and operational performance.
Engineering and customer service
- Collaborate with engineering and planning teams to support network reliability and asset performance.
- Contribute to improved construction processes, standards and methodologies; assist with performance reporting and operational targets.
- Maintain a customer-focused approach, minimise disruption and communicate professionally through project delivery.
Essential skills and experience
- Strong understanding of electrical distribution networks, construction practices and utility operations.
- Proven experience supervising construction or infrastructure projects in a utility or technical setting.
- Leadership, people management, project coordination and resource management skills.
- Understanding of environmental guidelines, safety and risk management requirements.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management; analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Good IT skills and experience with business systems and project documentation tools.
- Customer-focused approach and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience fault finding and diagnosing LV and HV electrical systems up to 11kV.
Desirable experience
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and standard processes is desirable.
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