We’re looking for a Groundworks Supervisor to effectively manage projects and site operations for our Groundworks division across the East of England. Based at our Peterborough site this role covers projects across the region.
As a Groundworks Supervisor you will ensure the successful delivery of site works on Groundworks Projects and will be responsible for the proactive management of HSE, site operations, quality & scope compliance, regulatory adherence and temporary works. This role is remote and the location is flexible although ideally you will be based from our Peterborough site.
Role Details
- Salary: £36,000 - £39,000 plus 5% OTE Bonus
- Role based: Peterborough, PE4 5ET (Flexible)
- Contract type: Permanent
- Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
Role Responsibilities
* Supervise contractors and manage/coordinate site works to successfully deliver the groundworks scope to required standards in accordance with the requirements of applicable legislation & regulations (e.g. HASWA 1974, CDM Regulations 2015).
* Carry out site audits/inspections and issue progress reports.
* Monitor resource levels and progress against programme, flag issues with stakeholders and manage appropriate actions.
* Work collaboratively with all members of the Groundworks team to protect and enhance project income and margin.
* Assist with expanding Portakabin’s Groundworks supplier database through the sourcing of potential new subcontractors.
Benefits & Opportunities
- Option to buy 5 days of annual leave
- Working flexibly principles
- Contributory pension
- Annual bonus
- Company Car
* A chance to give back to your community with an annual Volunteering Day Off
- A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer a Friend Scheme
Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
There is also great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin. Roughly one third of our roles are filled by internal candidates!
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who has:
* GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 /equivalent or above.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Solid understanding of various software packages including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
* Strong experience in construction related roles with a broad knowledge of construction relating to Groundworks. Including materials, trades, H&S related considerations, building methods and legal requirements.
* Experience of Site project supervision/management
* Proven competence in interpreting construction information (surveys, drawings, specifications and the like).
* Proven experience of managing health and safety relating to Site Operations (to include preparation of RAMS).
Even if you do not match all of our ‘ideal’ criteria we would still be very keen to receive your CV as we love developing our people and may feel that you could be developed into this role.
About Portakabin
As innovators in the science of building, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education and health to transport, utilities and construction.
Portakabin remains in the ownership of the York based Shepherd family and now employs more than 2,000 people across ten European countries.
As an equal opportunities employer, Portakabin is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made.
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We plan to hold interviews week commencing 16th October 2023.
We’re keen to get someone started in this role. If you think this sounds like the ideal job for you, please apply as soon as possible as we may close this job advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
