Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.
Insulation Superintendent required on FPS Grangemouth
Permanent position
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Role Purpose
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Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
* Lead and manage Insulation Supervisors, Trades Personnel (TIEs), Apprentices and General Labourers across multiple work fronts and Site locations.
* Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance management to site teams.
* Coordinate with other contractors / disciplines to ensure alignment.
Execution
* Plan and schedule insulation activities in line with the overall maintenance and or projects program.
* Monitor progress, productivity, and manpower levels, adjusting resources as required.
* Coordinate insulation works with other disciplines to avoid clashes and delays.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
* Enforce strict adherence to site safety policies, procedures, and permit systems.
* Conduct toolbox talks, safety observations, and incident investigations.
* Meet site safety performance targets (zero harm)
Quality Assurance
* Ensure insulation installation meets drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
* Work closely with QA/QC teams to support inspection and handover documentation.
Cost & Productivity Control
* Monitor labour productivity.
* Assist in controlling costs and minimizing rework and waste.
* Provide input into forecasts, progress reports, and variation assessments.
Communication & Reporting
* Liaise with Site Supervision and Scheduling teams to provide accurate progress reports.
* Work with Scheduler and Cost Engineer to meet Schedule adherence and productivity targets
* Raise technical or execution issues early and propose practical solutions.
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Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Proven experience as an Insulation Superintendent, Supervisor, or similar senior site role.
* Trade qualification or technical certification in insulation
* Strong background in industrial and oil & gas
* Solid understanding of insulation systems, materials, and installation methods.
* Demonstrated leadership and team management capability.
* Sound knowledge of HSE requirements and safe work practices.
Desirable
* Site safety leadership training (IOSH or NEBOSH ).
* Experience working on large-scale or multi-discipline projects / Contracts.
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* Strong leadership and decision-making skills
* Excellent planning and organizational ability
* Problem-solving under pressure
* High attention to detail and quality
* Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines
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