Site Supervisor - Black Hat

VSL UK are looking to appoint a Black Hat Supervisor for our JV with Freysinnet on Hinkley Point C.

The Black Hat Supervisor must help the Production Manager to drive the production and organize the work on site by allocating the appropriate resources and equipment in the different platforms he is in charge of, in the strict respect with Quality and Safety policy of the Project.
He coordinates the interfaces between FVH-JV teams and the different stakeholders (internal or external to his platforms). He is assisted by Engineers who brought him technical support.
He is familiar with multi-strand Post-Tensioning field and share his knowledges with the Blue Hat Supervisors to assist them in implementing FVH-JJ PT system on site.

Accountabilities and key tasks:

• Organize the work on site as per the approved execution procedure by allocating the correct resources and equipment for each team of his platforms.
• Assist the Blue Hat Supervisors by transmitting them all necessary information (3-weeks planning, RAMS…) to prepare the activities.
• Monitor the progress in his platform(s). All this information is paramount to keep an accurate cost of our work

• Check overall safety on site and that the site teams are working safely in compliance with latest RAMS.
• Launch and pick-up the work permits for the teams of his platforms in accordance with the 3-weeks planning (hot works and work at height).
• Make sure individuals / teams have safe work equipment and correct (general and specific if applicable) PPE for the duration of the task.
• Make sure everyone has the training which is necessary for their task in accordance with the Training Matrix and the tools / equipment / materials that they will be using.
• Ensure that the weekly checks of scaffoldings, working platform has been done by the competent company.

• Ensure that quality site records are dully filled in compliance with the Procedures and ITP during the activity.
• Ensure all quality site records related to its activity have been transferred to the Site Engineer at the end of the shift.

Essential and Desirable Criteria:

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience managing groundworks projects
• SMSTS
• Site supervision experience
• Knowledge of UK Nuclear regulations

Desirable
MCIOB or similar chartership

Why VSL UK

VSL story started with a genuine technical revolution that helped broaden horizons for civil and construction engineers allowing them to push the boundaries of calculating structures further. Throughout the years we have continued to develop our products, equipment and construction technologies to respond to more and more stringent specifications in terms of quality, performance and construction speed.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture, our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Excellence, Courage, Integrity and Passion. We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits, including:

-26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
-Pension scheme
-Life insurance
-Private medical insurance
-Cycle to Work Scheme
-Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as our Cycle to Work Scheme)

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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