Civil Supervisor
Posted Today by Mint Selection | B Corp
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
Exeter, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Civil Supervisor role involves overseeing daily site activities for civil and structural works on a BESS project in Exeter. The position requires managing quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and coordinating with various teams to meet project milestones. The role is based on a 12-month renewable contract and is outside IR35. Candidates should have proven experience in civil supervision within the renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and manage daily site activities for civil and structural works on the BESS project.
- Conduct regular inspections of works on site to ensure compliance with approved drawings and quality standards.
- Oversee QA/QC processes, including inspection and formal sign-off of completed works.
- Monitor contractor and subcontractor works to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Manage and coordinate civil work packages, tracking progress and identifying risks.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards.
- Support the Site Manager and Project Manager with progress reporting and quality assurance documentation.
- Lead daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inductions.
- Maintain accurate site records, including inspection reports and QA/QC documentation.
- Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to manage materials and logistics.
- Identify and track non-conformances (NCRs) and implement corrective actions.
- Support project handover by ensuring all civil works are fully inspected and documented.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Civil Supervisor or Civil Foreman on renewable energy projects.
- Experience in inspecting works, QA/QC, and signing off civil activities.
- Strong ability to verify contractor works for compliance with design specifications.
- Experience managing discrete work packages and ensuring quality outcomes.
- Solid technical knowledge of civil construction methods.
- Understanding of BESS site layouts and interfaces with electrical and mechanical installations.
- Experience supervising subcontractors and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong knowledge of HSEQ procedures and proactive safety management.
- Effective communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Exeter
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Role – Civil Supervisor
Location – Exeter
Mint Selection are partnering with a leading organisation within the energy sector to recruit an experienced Civil Supervisor for an immediate start on a 12-month renewable contract based in Exeter.
Scope of Work
- Supervise and manage daily site activities for all civil and structural works on the BESS project, including earthworks, foundations, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and compound construction.
- Carry out regular inspections of works on site, ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Take ownership of QA/QC processes, including inspection, verification, and formal sign-off of completed works, ensuring compliance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
- Monitor, inspect, and check contractor and subcontractor works, ensuring workmanship meets project requirements and any defects are identified and rectified promptly.
- Manage and coordinate civil work packages, tracking progress, identifying risks, and ensuring delivery in line with programme milestones and contractual requirements.
- Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards and CDM Regulations across all site activities.
- Support the Site Manager and Project Manager with detailed progress reporting, quality assurance documentation, and coordination with electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams.
- Lead daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inductions to maintain safe systems of work and a strong safety culture.
- Review and maintain accurate site records, including inspection reports, QA/QC documentation, permits, and test certifications, ensuring audit readiness.
- Liaise with suppliers, delivery teams, and subcontractors to manage materials, logistics, and sequencing of works.
- Identify, raise, and track non-conformances (NCRs), ensuring timely close-out and implementation of corrective actions.
- Support project handover by ensuring all civil works are fully inspected, signed off, and documented, including as-built records and quality dossiers.
Experience to be Considered
- Proven experience as a Civil Supervisor or Civil Foreman on renewable energy, substation, or infrastructure projects ideally BESS
- Demonstrable experience in inspecting works, QA/QC, and signing off civil activities, including familiarity with ITPs, check sheets, and quality documentation.
- Strong ability to inspect, review, and verify contractor works, ensuring compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
- Experience managing discrete work packages, with responsibility for programme delivery, coordination, and quality outcomes.
- Solid technical knowledge of civil construction methods, including foundations, concrete works, drainage, ducting, and cable route preparation.
- Understanding of BESS site layouts and interfaces with electrical and mechanical installations.
- Experience supervising subcontractors and multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Strong knowledge of HSEQ procedures, with a proactive approach to safety and quality management.
- Effective communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain a visible site presence and drive standards.
These will be 12-month renewable contracts and are outside IR35. If interested, please apply within or contact Harry Arnold.