Civils / Cabling Supervisor
2 days ago
Harpenden
Civils / Cabling Supervisor Location: UK - Site Based Hertfordshire - North London A well-established UK telecoms and engineering specialist, delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across rail, highways, and complex live environments nationwide. Known for our safety-first approach and technical expertise, we support major clients and Tier 1 contractors with civils, fibre cabling, and telecoms infrastructure works. We're a business that values good planning, strong site leadership, and doing the job right first time. As Gauge continues to grow, we're looking for experienced supervisors who want long-term opportunity, responsibility, and the chance to work on varied, technically interesting projects across multiple telecoms operators. The Role We are seeking an experienced Civils / Cabling Supervisor to lead the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of telecoms civils and cabling works across multiple operator networks. This is a hands-on, site-based role with real responsibility - overseeing teams on the ground, managing street works and traffic management, supporting commercial control, and acting as a key interface between delivery teams, clients, and local authorities. If you enjoy running sites properly, solving problems, and being trusted to manage live environments, this role offers excellent long-term prospects within a growing business. Key Responsibilities Pre-Construction & Planning Work closely with the commercial team during tender and pre-start phases Provide input on labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor requirements Survey works to determine installation methodology, access constraints, risks, and traffic management needs Liaise with local authorities to identify approvals, constraints, and site-specific requirements Use the BT Openreach PIA portal to interrogate network data and support route planning and installation methodology Traffic Management & Street Works Coordinate with traffic management contractors to ensure compliant TM plans Hold and apply NRSWA requirements across all works Use Street Manager to: Submit and manage permits Control permit conditions Track applications through to closure Submit works measures on completion Monitor and manage FPNs, Section 74 overruns, inspections, and defect notices Health, Safety & Compliance Prepare, review, and manage RAMS for civils and cabling works Ensure correct Signing, Lighting & Guarding (SLG) is in place Carry out daily site inspections and ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time, including: POWRAs Permits to Dig Manhole Entry Permits Site Diaries Ensure correct plant and equipment is used and maintained, including CAT & Genny and GDU equipment Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience supervising telecoms civils and cabling works Experience working across multiple telecoms operators Strong knowledge of NRSWA, Street Works, and Traffic Management Working knowledge of BT Openreach PIA Experience using Street Manager Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills Desirable Experience with Tier 1 telecoms contractors Knowledge of live network environments Experience managing multiple work fronts Qualifications & Certifications Essential NRSWA (Supervisor) SSSTS or SMSTS CSCS Gold or Black Card First Aid at Work Full UK Driving Licence Desirable SA001 / SA002 (Openreach) CAT & Genny Confined Spaces Asbestos Awareness IPAF / PASMA Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people