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August 16, 2018 | Comments Off on Supervisor

UKPN Alliance Site Supervisor Location: Bury St Edmunds Job Purpose: The post is established in support of the UK Power Networks ED1SON Alliance, comprising UKPN, Amec Foster Wheeler, Clancy Docwra and McNicholas. The Alliance is charged with delivering a £1bn programme in the 2016-2023 ED1 regulatory period. Kier has been appointed to undertake cable and electrical infrastructure projects across the Southern and Eastern Power Networks (SPN & EPN). The post holders must be highly mobile and location-flexible to cover a wide range schemes and both pre- and post- contract meetings across the DNO. Primarily based on site, the role may also involve off-site early project involvement during the scoping and budgeting phase (PSC). Key Responsibilities:
  • Works to support the aspirations and aims of their Site Manager, Project Manager, Kier and the Alliance
  • Personally enforces high standards across the board on their site(s) to maintain safe, effective delivery
  • Places safety at the heart of everything we do
  • Able to work in mixed collaborative teams to deliver major projects
  • Understands UKPN and Kier working practices and methods
  • Able to lead mixed teams of directly-employed operatives and subcontractors
  • Adding value to projects through new or improved ways of working, innovation and value management
  • Supports the Site Manager in his Principal Contractor responsibility where Kier is appointed under the CDM Regulations by ensuring:
    • o The significant risk to all personnel are assessed and appropriate controls implemented;



    o All individuals are competent to undertake the task allocated to them;



    o That the Site Competency Matrix is kept up to date and displayed on the site notice board



    o All procedures are correctly implemented and complied with;



    o That everyone on the site has correct PPE, Tools and equipment and ensuring it is inspected and maintained.



    o That all permits, permissions, consents and the like are in place and valid before works start



    o That all RAMS, safety updates, TBTs and Daily Activity Briefings are given and understood



    o Regular site/team safety, health and environmental inspections are undertaken and findings actioned;



    o All personnel for whom they are responsible are aware of "our way of working" and implement relevant requirements.

    o Leading by example


    Key Skills and Qualifications: Essential:
    • Operationally and commercially aware within the utilities environment
    • Proven experience in a similar role within the power or another utility sector.
    • Demonstrate leadership to site teams in collaborative culture, safety and quality
    • Able to supervise and report against programme requirements (P6)
    • Demonstrate thorough knowledge and experience of construction requirements
    • Willing to challenge standards to improve quality or value
    • CSCS and SSSTS holder (UKPN requirement)
    • Knowledge of UKPN specifications and industry standards - HSG 47, GS6 etc.
    • Understanding of UKPN technical requirements and working practices
    • Excellent communication/leadership skills
    • Management of subcontractors and direct labour within a multi trade environment
    • First Aider and UK driving licence holder.
    Desirable:
    • Knowledge of gas, water and communications installations
    • UKPN Substation Entry Competence holder
    • UKPN Authorised Person (various voltages)
    • SWQR Streetworks ticket
    • IOSH/NEBOSH certification
    • Plant operator's certification
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