OCU currently have an opportunity for an experienced Civils Supervisor to join our operational team based out of Iver.

The role is within our Power division working on our SSEN New Connections framework, covering multiple projects within our operational area along the M4 corridor.

You will be responsible for the supervision of 4 or 5 civils teams at any one time. Overseeing the operational delivery of civils activities such as substation base casting, trenching and joint bay excavation, duct installation and cable pulling on a variety LV, 11kV and 33kV electrical distribution projects.

You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, successful delivery of all scheduled work, to strict deadlines. Liaising with planners, operational delivery teams, customers, site agents, and the client to proactively manage all civils work aspects.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of job from receipt to completion.
• Allocate and monitor work given to teams to ensure they are compliant, safe and delivered on time.
• Ensure that teams have the correct competencies to complete the task allocated to them.
• Briefing of teams on the works prior to starting work.
• Deliver toolbox talks to all staff and return completed sign off sheets.
• Ordering/Delivering/Off Hiring/Collection of plant and materials to site.
• Ensure the correct PPE and equipment is available to teams so they can complete the task safely.
• Ensure the correct traffic management in place along with the correct NRSWA permits where applicable.
• Ensure Starting and closing of NRSWA permits.
• Attend site meetings when required.
• Preparing Job packs including utility stats and checking they are up to date.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate for the role.

Company Information:

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.