Civil Supervisor
27 days ago
Exeter
Role – Civil Supervisor \n Location – Exeter \n \n Mint Selection are partnered with a leading organisation within the energy sector to recruit an experienced Civil Supervisor to work on a major infrastructure project based in Exeter. \n \n Scope of Work \n • Supervise daily site activities for all civil works across a large-scale grid infrastructure project, including earthworks, drainage, foundations, ducting, access roads, reinforced concrete structures, cable trenches, fencing, and general balance of plant works. \n • Coordinate and oversee site operatives and subcontractors to ensure works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with drawings, specifications, programme requirements, and quality expectations. \n • Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards, site rules, permit-to-work systems, and safe systems of work. \n • Support the Site Manager and Project Manager with site coordination, progress reporting, quality inspections, contractor management, and interface management across multiple work packages. \n • Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inductions to maintain safe working practices and promote a strong safety culture on site. \n • Monitor progress and workmanship to ensure all civil activities are delivered to programme and in accordance with project specifications and engineering standards. \n • Complete and maintain site documentation including daily diaries, inspections, permits, quality records, ITPs, and progress updates. \n • Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and logistics teams to coordinate plant, labour, materials, and deliveries to site. \n • Identify and escalate any risks, delays, design clashes, or non-conformances to the Site Manager and wider project team to minimise programme impact. \n • Support interface management with electrical, commissioning, and wider construction teams to ensure smooth project delivery and alignment across disciplines. \n \n Experience to be Considered \n • Proven experience as a Civil Supervisor on grid, substation, transmission, distribution, utilities, renewables, or major infrastructure projects. \n • Strong understanding of civil construction activities associated with grid infrastructure including foundations, ducting, drainage, reinforced concrete, earthworks, access roads, and cable route installation. \n • Previous experience working on National Grid, DNO, substation, or HV infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous. \n • Experience supervising subcontractors and multi-disciplinary site teams within fast-paced construction environments. \n • Strong working knowledge of HSEQ procedures, RAMS, permit-to-work systems, temporary works, and safe systems of work. \n • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain a strong site presence and proactively drive works forward. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a major infrastructure project on a long-term basis. \n \n This is a 12-month renewable contract and falls outside IR35. \n \n If interested, please apply within or contact Harry Arnold directly for more information.