Overhead Crane Site Supervisor - Contract
Kanadevia Inova is a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, turning waste into valuable energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and more.
Location: Skelton Grange, Leeds
Company: Kanadevia Inova
Contract Duration: ASAP – 31/07/2026
Rate: Up to £550/day outside IR35
Kanadevia Inova is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor – Overhead Crane to support construction‑related repair supervision activities on a major industrial project at Skelton Grange, Leeds.
This role suits a mechanised or electrical construction supervisor with strong experience overseeing overhead crane installation, repair, maintenance and contractor coordination in heavy industrial, power generation or Energy from Waste environments.
Role
The successful candidate will supervise overhead crane construction and repair activities, ensuring safe, efficient delivery in line with project specifications, schedule, approved procedures and HSEQ standards in a live industrial construction environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure all works within the area of responsibility are executed in accordance with contractual requirements, technical standards, project procedures, and approved construction methodologies.
* Review and monitor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring activities are carried out safely and hazards are identified, mitigated and controlled.
* Take responsibility for the safety and HSE performance of personnel and contractors, stopping work where safety, quality or compliance standards may be compromised.
* Coordinate and supervise contractors carrying out overhead crane repair, maintenance and construction, ensuring work fronts are properly planned, resourced and executed to programme.
* Support project delivery through progress reporting, contractor management, technical coordination, defect resolution, punch‑list close‑out and continuous improvement feedback.
Requirements
* Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification, Technical Diploma or equivalent technical apprenticeship background with further education and relevant industrial experience.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience supervising construction, maintenance or repair activities within large industrial plants such as Energy from Waste, power generation, process, petrochemical or heavy engineering environments.
* Strong experience coordinating contractors and subcontractors on live industrial construction sites, overseeing safety, programme delivery, quality and technical compliance.
* Demonstrable understanding of HSEQ management principles, construction safety requirements, permit systems, RAMS review processes and relevant industrial standards and regulations.
* Valid SSSTS certification essential; good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
For HR agencies: we do not accept applications from agencies. Thank you.
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