Civils & Piling Superintendent

Systems, Processes & Tools

• Advanced understanding of systems, processes and tools relating to civils and piling activities.
• Able to support others, troubleshoot issues and contribute to the development and improvement of working practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven construction site experience within civils and piling environments.
• Strong construction trade background with an in-depth understanding of multiple construction disciplines.
• Ability to deputise for Construction Management when required.
• Ability to read, interpret and challenge construction drawings across all disciplines.
• Ability to monitor and manage construction costs.
• Ability to compile, review and approve Construction Work Packs (CWPs) and associated documentation.
• Ability to coordinate and manage construction activities across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to compile handover and commissioning dossiers.
• Ability to define and work within system and construction boundaries.
• Ability to prepare and contribute to monthly progress and performance reports.
• Understanding of BS5975 Temporary Works requirements.
• Ability to undertake Quantity Surveying-related duties across multiple disciplines.
• Studies and becomes familiar with relevant construction drawings, scopes of work, specifications, construction man-hour estimates, material schedules and equipment schedules.
• Coordinates the activities of supervisory personnel, ensuring effective communication and control of site activities.
• Working knowledge of all applicable Health & Safety legislation and associated responsibilities, including but not limited to:
  • Site Inductions
  • Permit to Work Systems (Issuer/Approver)
  • CDM Regulations 2015
  • Assessment and approval of Method Statements
  • COSHH Requirements
  • PUWER Requirements
• Implements and promotes the Construction Safety Plan.
• Ensures compliance with approved construction methods, procedures and practices, particularly those relating to quality assurance, safety and statutory requirements.
• Ensures work is delivered in accordance with approved construction drawings, specifications and applicable standards whilst maintaining good construction practice.
• Reviews daily construction reporting and progress updates to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Provides technical guidance to site teams to support uninterrupted progress of construction activities.
• Maintains awareness of workforce welfare and wellbeing on site, ensuring personnel are fully informed of their duties, site rules, procedures and responsibilities.
• Inspects works to ensure technical compliance with drawings, specifications and scopes of work across multiple disciplines.
• Reviews and approves test reports and construction documentation.
• Identifies deficiencies and initiates and closes out non-conformance reports.
• Inputs into construction schedules and planning activities as required.
• Reviews construction schedules and progress reporting.
• Supports progress verification and reporting activities.
• Initiates Field Change Procedures where required.
• Reviews construction costs and supports commercial evaluations where necessary.
• Assists the Senior Construction Manager as required.
• Ensures Permit to Work processes, Method Statements and Task Risk Assessments are followed by all personnel.
• Ability to chair and facilitate multi-disciplinary constructability reviews and workshops.