Site Engineer / Construction Supervisor

About the role

Hear from the Hiring Manager…

“My team is made up of delivery and safety focussed, experienced personnel that manage and oversee all construction/demolition activities on a decommissioning nuclear site. Currently we have many projects ongoing within the site, from erection of new process buildings to conversion of existing facilities as well as refurbishment and demolition of old assets.

I am looking to employ an individual with good management and communication skills that can plan, manage and co-ordinate teams of contractors and packages of work on site. The ideal candidate would be a good communicator, self-motivated and delivery focussed individual that has an excellent safety culture.  

Key Deliverables

• Provided Responsible for Oversight and Monitoring of Contractor Construction activities, ensuring compliance with documentation and giving constructive feedback where required.
• Responsible for Reviewing and acceptance of Contractors Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Safe Systems of Work within the sites Construction Office.
• Liaising with contractors and site teams to ensure that work is delivered safely and compliantly.
• Proactively planning and Co-ordination of all works on site.
• Creating a positive commitment to safety, promoting the company values and sharing of best practice among others. Review the arrangements for Company maintenance teams to ensure their procedures within Construction areas meet the minimum requirements set out in the CONSIs
• Ensuring that site self-performing teams and maintenance teams are meeting the minimum requirements set out in the CONSIs.
• Before any new work is started that involves significant risks, ensure that the Contractor has produced an effective Safe System of Work and includes a suitable pre-job brief.
• Inspect the Contractor’s activities regularly to ensure they are compliant with the agreed Safe Systems of Work.
• Where Contractors are not working to the agreed Safe Systems of Work, intervene to check the reasons for this and to determine the suitability of the adopted Safe Systems of Work. If necessary, suspend work until another review of the Safe Systems of Work can be undertaken
• Where there is an imminent risk of serious injury or a dangerous occurrence, intervene to suspend work immediately.
• Carry out regular formal inspections of assigned Contractor’s work – Record findings and place actions to correct where deficiencies are noted.
• Carry out a regular review of all Contractor safety documentation, ensuring that the control measures remain suitable, sufficient and relevant to the work being done
• Carry out regular inspection on assigned Contractors to ensure compliance with the relevant CONSIs for their work.
• Provide oversight of construction activities in accordance with site licence conditions.
• Support relevant safety audits/Inspection from key stakeholders/ regulators.
• Keep a daily log of the Contractor’s activities.
• Ensure Contractors have suitable emergency/contingency arrangements in place in support of the site's arrangements.
• As a customer-focused individual, the post holder will be expected to assist with safe delivery within his or her range of skills, knowledge, experience and training.

 Qualifications and Experience

• Construction Skills -CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS / SSSTS) (Essential).
• Relevant experience of managing or supervising construction activities (Essential).
• HNC / NVQ level 4 or equivalent, preferably in a construction background (Essential) .
• A thorough knowledge of the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (Essential).
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate ( Desirable).

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Benefits Package

• Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) staff should refer to the document titled “Spot Point v Grade alignment” available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
• Flexible working – where possible.
• The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year). This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year) , and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee’s annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers.
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Participation in our Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,750 per annum based on corporate objectives).
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App.
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
• We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS).

Additional Information

Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi-site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. 

At Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS), we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce. 

We have the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.