Construction Site Supervisor

Description

The Construction Site Supervisor is responsible for providing technical leadership, safe planning, on site coordination /supervision, and delivery of electrical infrastructure and construction projects across Jersey Electricity's network. The role ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, on time, within budget, and in compliance with Jersey Electricity policies, statutory regulations, and industry best practice.

The post holder acts as the key link between project managers, engineers, contractors, customers and operational teams, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, environmental management, and customer service throughout the project lifecycle, while ensuring compliance to company standards, industry regulations and health and safety requirements. The role plays a key part in maintaining network reliability, running resources effectively and delivering an excellent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Site Supervision and Project Delivery

• Supervise construction activities associated with electrical distribution projects, including new supplies, cable diversions and substation refurbishments.
• Coordinate site resources to ensure projects are aligned with program requirements, delivered safely, on schedule & in budget.
• Monitor project progress, quality and resource requirements.
• Support the planning and execution of project works to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with project specifications, company procedures and engineering standards.

Contractor and Relationship Oversight

• Act as the primary site contact for contractors, customers and other team members.
• Supervise contractors and monitor performance to confirm alignment with contractual requirements and company standards.
• Cultivate effective relationships with internal teams, external contractors, government bodies, utility providers and customers.
• Resolve site challenges in a timely and professional manner.
• Support effective communication between project partners throughout project delivery.

Leadership and Team Development

• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching and support to construction teams and operational personnel.
• Support the development of team capabilities through mentoring, training and exchanging expertise.
• Promote high levels of engagement, accountability and performance across site teams.
• Encourage a collaborative culture focused on safety, quality and ongoing improvement.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and company procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Ensure alignment to Distribution Safety Rules, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor site activities and maintain appropriate records, inspections and audit documentation.
• Support investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives relating to safety and operational performance.

Engineering and Operational Excellence

• Work collaboratively with engineering and planning teams to support network reliability and asset performance.
• Apply technical knowledge and industry standard process to support effective project delivery.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of construction processes, standards and methodologies.
• Maintain professional knowledge and support continuous professional development activities.
• Assist with performance reporting, project metrics and operational targets.

Customer Service

• Ensure a customer-focused approach is maintained throughout every phase of the project.
• Minimise disruption to customers and partners during construction works.
• Support the delivery of high-quality services through professional communication and effective project management.
• Represent the business positively when engaging with customers, contractors and the wider community.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Strong understanding of electrical distribution networks, construction practices and utility operations.
• Proven experience supervising construction or infrastructure projects within a utility or technical setting.
• Leadership and people management skills, capable of motivating and supporting teams.
• Strong project coordination and resource management skills.
• Sound understanding of environmental guidelines as well as safety and risk management requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good IT skills and experience using business systems and project documentation tools.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to manage contending priorities effectively.
• Experience in fault finding and diagnosing issues on LV and HV electrical systems up to 11kV

Desirable

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and standard processes.
• Experience managing contractors and supplier performance.
• Understanding of network asset management principles.
• Experience preparing operational reports, performance metrics and project updates.
• Familiarity with utility industry regulations, standards and codes of practice.
• PRINCE2 qualification or project management experience.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Minimum of five years' experience in a utility, construction, infrastructure or engineering environment.
• Valid driving licence.
• Relevant technical experience within electrical distribution, construction or utility operations.

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent.
• Electrical, engineering or construction-related qualifications.
• Project management qualifications or training.

Job Benefits

Jersey Electricity provides excellent benefits, catered towards financial, physical and mental wellbeing. Starting with private medical insurance, discounted electricity rates, discounts within our Powerhouse shop, subsidies on EVs, gym memberships, on-site Mental Health First Aiders, organised sports and activities groups.

We offer competitive salaries combined with an attractive pension. We are family-friendly and strive to give you a life work blend to both love your job, do excellent work and spend important time with your family and friends. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

About Jersey Electricity

Jersey Electricity’s purpose is to ‘enable life’s essentials’ by providing the people of Jersey with secure, reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity today and long into the future.

Jersey Electricity’s Vision:

Jersey Electricity’s vision is to “inspire a Zero-Carbon future” by being the energy partner of choice whilst working to six strategy pillars of that vision:

JE 6 strategic pillars:

1. Digital Enhancement and Innovation – over the next 3 years JE will continue to develop robust and scalable digital platforms, seeking innovation in smart enabled technology and to, where appropriate, commercialise its innovation.

2. Customer –to increase JE’s customer experience maturity, to better understand customers’ existing and future needs and wants, as well as provide exceptional service around its offers.

3. Energy Sourcing and Supply – prepare for a new supply contract, considering transitional requirements, to reduce cost and market risks for customers as well as considering the future role of offshore wind in the energy mix.

4. Future Proof the JE Business Model – continue delivering good operational performance across all businesses within the Group. Ensuring JE delivers infrastructure requirements for today, and in readiness for the future, whilst creating resource capability and capacity for CNR delivery.

5. Island-wide Electrification and Decarbonization – continue to develop new products in heat and mobility which support the CNR, customers in energy efficiency and facilitate the development of solar and offshore wind propositions with the Government of Jersey.

6. Great Employer – continue to recruit and develop talent, improve JE climate and engagement in becoming the employer of choice in and beyond Jersey.

We are an engaged and focused workforce, committed to ensuring we “keep the lights on” across the island and explore new ways of providing energy and related services to islanders. Working at Jersey Electricity means you are part of an inclusive team of nearly 400 diverse employees across a number of business sectors from the distribution of energy to Retail and Commercial services.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile will be guaranteed an interview.

Whatever your role with us, you will find the support you need to develop in a long-term career and work with many long-serving employees to help us achieve our vision.

Being an employee of Jersey Electricity, you will:

• Share in the success of ground-breaking projects to electrify the island;
• Be part of a highly skilled and developing workforce;
• Participate in company-wide wellbeing initiatives;
• Develop both professionally and personally in a supportive environment;
• Benefit from a competitive rewards and compensation package;
• Help us develop our engaged, diverse and innovative workforce;

What our employees say:

“The employees, and the support from colleagues who I work with on a day to day basis, are helpful and friendly making it an attractive place to work”

“Great team with a manager who understands outside life and flexibility when needed”

“Real sense of purpose to enable life's essentials in Jersey - and real ability to make a difference to support a low carbon world”

“I think JE is a great place to work with fantastic people, variety of career opportunities , lots of challenges and great values”

“It’s a really good company to work for, highly recommended to anyone to join Jersey Electricity”

“It's a great team with some really kind people who will often go the extra mile. Also great to work somewhere that is so crucial to island life and knowing that if we do our jobs well it benefits everyone”