Site Supervisor

People In Power is a boutique engineering recruitment business that works exclusively on providing highly experienced people into the Power, Transmission & Distribution market across the UK, building on 10 years of industry knowledge.

Offering a full recruitment solution to Asset Owners, Consultancies, EPC's, OEM's, and ICP's from inception to final handover. Our exceptional service and comprehensive understanding of the sector has allowed us to build an unrivalled network of clients and candidates.

Role Overview

We have exclusively partnered with a Principal Contractor to large multinational Data centre owners such as Google, Microsoft, Vantage and Amazon to provide the design, build and energisation of new connections up-to 132kv across the UK.

They are looking for a Site Supervisor to support projects outside of the M25 on a hybrid basis, that will oversee the early stage works necessary to deliver their major power and civils projects, encompassing complex utility infrastructure and cable installation works. 

This position will focus on pre-construction. You'll be involved in planning works, coordinating site investigations, managing early-stage site activities, liaising with designers and clients, and ensuring projects are ready for safe and efficient delivery.

Coordinating and overseeing all site-based activities required before construction begins, ensuring projects are fully planned, investigated and prepared for delivery. Working across multiple utility infrastructure projects, you will manage enabling works, site investigations, surveys and stakeholder coordination to ensure a safe, compliant and efficient transition into the construction phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating pre-construction site activities including ground investigations, utility surveys, trial holes and enabling works.
• Planning and supervising early site access activities to ensure construction readiness.
• Working closely with Design, Commercial and Project Delivery teams to review drawings, specifications and construction methodologies.
• Managing site inspections to identify access constraints, existing services, environmental considerations and construction risks.
• Obtaining permits, consents and approvals required before construction can begin.
• Coordinating utility searches, CAT & Genny surveys and verification of existing assets.
• Liaising with local authorities, statutory undertakers, landowners and other stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Ensuring plant, equipment and specialist subcontractors are coordinated for investigation and enabling works.
• Supporting buildability reviews and identifying opportunities to improve construction methodology.
• Ensuring all pre-construction SHEQ documentation, RAMS, risk assessments and environmental controls are completed to company standards.
• Conducting site safety inspections, inductions and pre-start briefings.
• Recording site information, survey findings and project updates using company systems.
• Supporting project teams throughout the pre-construction phase and ensuring a smooth handover into the construction stage.

You will have

• A strong civils background within utility infrastructure, with previous experience as a Site Supervisor, General Foreman or Site Manager.
• Experience delivering projects within one or more of the following sectors:
  • High Voltage (HV) Electrical Infrastructure
  • Gas Networks
  • Water Infrastructure
• Good understanding of pre-construction activities including site investigations, utility surveys, enabling works and construction planning.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, temporary works and utility safety standards.
• NRSWA Supervisor Accreditation.
• CSCS and/or EUSR card appropriate to the role.
• SSSTS or SMSTS.
• Strong understanding of safe digging practices (HSG47).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, planning and continuous improvement.
• Full UK driving licence.