Costain Group PLC
Civil and Structural Superintendent- North
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Civil and Structural Superintendent- North
Civil and Structural Superintendent – North
The position of Civil and Structural Superintendent – North has become available to join a major Energy project based in Teesside. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a career-enhancing project and become a valued member of an expanding team.
Costain is seeking skilled professionals to help us shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK. We combine innovative thinking with connected and sustainable infrastructure to empower people and enhance the planet.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Discipline Construction Lead (Piling & Civils), the Superintendent Civils and Structural will lead the safe, high-quality, and timely execution of all Civil and Structural construction activities in the North. Ensure progressive project completion and strict adherence to project standards and procedures. This role also supports:
- Head of Construction
- Construction Managers
- Advanced Work Packaging Lead
- Work Pack Engineers
- Any other relevant members of the construction team
Location: Full-time, site based in Teesside.
Core Responsibilities
Field Execution & Safety
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Facilities Contractor Management:
- Oversee the 管理 Front Line Supervisors of contracted facilities teams, ensuring daily and 4-weekly work plans are achieved.
- Select and appoint Front Line Supervisors in compliance with SHE-H-703.
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Meetings & Briefings:
- Lead daily coordination meetings and deliver concise start-of-shift briefings to contractors and teams.
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Readiness & Advanced Work Packaging (AWP):
- Validate work fronts, permits, and approved Installation Work Packages (IWPs) before activities commence.
- Ensure on-site use of IWPs by contractors’ Front-Line Supervisors.
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Permit-to-Work (PTW):
- Act as the Area Authority (AA) under PTW procedures.
- Assist in drafting permits with Facilities Contractors.
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Safety Leadership (SHE):
- Enforce safe systems of work, alignment with construction phase plans, and RAMS reviews per SHE-T-383.
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Progress & Reporting:
- Monitor daily output against project schedules.
- Report blockers, deviations, or risks to the Civil/Structural Construction Lead.
Quality & Technical
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Quality Control:
- Ensure all Civil & Structural work strictly follows design drawings, specifications, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
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Design Interface:
- Interpret design documentation and specs and facilitate the onsite technical queries (TQ’s) process.
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Work Package Support:
- Collaborate with Work Package Engineers in development and validation of IWPs.
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Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accuracy and timeliness for Costain’s daily reports (CPM-T-1005) and Installation Test Records (ITRs).
Temporary Works & Regulatory Compliance
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Temporary Works Supervisor:
- Function as the primary point of contact for Civil & Structural temporary works (e.g., formwork, shoring, scaffolding).
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Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure temporary works execution and sign-off align with BS 5975.
- Liaise with the Temporary Works Coordinator.
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CDM 2015 Compliance:
- Verify contractors’ methods meet CDM 2015 obligations for Civil & Structural execution.
Completions & Handover
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Inspection Test Record (ITR) Progress:
- Lead timely execution, documentation, and sign-off of ITRs/pre-commissioning checks for Civil & Structural tasks.
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Punch List & Closure:
- Identify initial punch list items and manage contractor rectifications for early closeout.
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Handover Readiness:
- Ensure critical Civil & Structural works are documented, verified, and physically ready for Mechanical &Process (M&P) or Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) handover teams.
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Requirements & Qualifications
- Five years or more of relevant experience in coordinating Civil & Structural construction on a large-scale, capital-heavy project.
- Brownfield project experience, with prior work on upper-tier COMAH sites.
- Signed-off CSCS/CCNSG Health & Safety Card.
- Proficiency with Permit-To-Work (PTW) processes.
- Advanced reading and interpretation of Civil and Structural designs for feasibility assessments.
- Strong ability to diagnose and resolve problems efficiently.
- Ability to communicate clearly with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and contractors.
- Expertise in progress reporting, handovers, and record-keeping.
- Proven attainment of a Trade Qualification or Apprenticeship, such as:
- C+Guilds NVQ Level 3 or above
- HNC/Diploma in Civil/Structural Engineering subject area (or equivalent).
About Costain
Costain operates at the forefront of integrated, asset-looking, and digitally advanced infrastructure solutions across industries such as energy, water, transportation, and defence.
- With a commitment to decarbonisation, resilience, and sustainable progress, we shape transformational projects that enhance national capability, performance, and compliance. Our blue-chip clients are defined by strategic asset longevity demand.
A Disability Confident Employer, Costain offers interview opportunities to applicants with relevant qualifications—regardless of disability. Feedback on applications will only be provided post-first-stage interview.
For more details, visit: Disability Confident website
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