Site Supervisor/Principal Contractor - Ground Investigation Works Join our team as a Ground Investigation Supervisor, where you'll oversee and manage all on-site GI activities to ensure they are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, UK legislation, and company procedures. Your role will be crucial in maintaining high standards of quality control, coordinating subcontractors, managing health and safety compliance, and ensuring all site activities are accurately documented and executed.
*This role requires regular travel to the site located all over England and Wales as part of the responsibilities.*
About the Opportunity
In this role, you will supervise ground investigation works, including drilling, sampling, in-situ testing, and monitoring. You'll ensure all activities adhere to relevant British Standards and industry best practices. Managing and maintaining GI equipment, coordinating with project managers and stakeholders, and resolving technical issues will be part of your daily responsibilities.
Additionally, you'll develop and implement the Construction Phase Plan (CPP) in line with CDM 2015 regulations, conduct site inductions and toolbox talks, enforce safe systems of work, and manage site logistics. Your attention to detail will be key in maintaining accurate records, compiling the Health and Safety File, and ensuring compliance with waste management regulations.
Furthermore, you will oversee the quality of GI data, manage and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, and conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Identifying and resolving any technical issues or discrepancies that arise during GI works, and ensuring effective communication and coordination between all parties involved in the project, will be essential.
You will also manage welfare facilities on site, maintain a site register of all contractors and visitors, and manage and control site access. Your role will involve representing the company professionally, managing environmental aspects of site activities, and ensuring compliance with waste management regulations. * Proven experience supervising ground investigation works.
* Comprehensive knowledge of Ground Investigation techniques and CDM 2015 regulations.
* Experience in discharging PC duties.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
* CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Supervisor or higher, SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) or SSSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme) and First Aid at Work qualifications.
* National Grid Person/Overhead Lines/Substation/Cable (NSI 30) and HSG47/GS6 training.
* Full UK driving licence.
Personal Attributes:
* Strong leadership and organisational skills.
* Proactive and detail-oriented.
* Commitment to safety and quality.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Why Jacobs?
People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. [1] Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - [2] find out more about our employee networks here.
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