Site Supervisor (Cornwall)

We’re making zero carbon happen

We’re OVO Group, a big family of companies united by a single vision: to get to zero carbon, fast. 

We call this Plan Zero – and it shows how we’ll be fighting the climate crisis and transforming the way people use energy over the next decade. To do this, we need the sharpest minds. Are you up for the challenge?

Do great green things with OVO Energy

So much has changed since we launched in 2009.  Our goal remains the same though: make energy cheaper, greener, and simpler. Just as it was on day one.

Everyone belongs at OVO

Our aim is to build a diverse and inclusive movement: teams of brilliant people, with unique talents, skills, passions, and experiences. 

We encourage everyone to join us, whatever your gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, life experience, or background. So please come as you are – we can’t wait to meet you.

Where in the world of OVO will I be working?

 The role will provide on site support with continuous monitoring, to ensure that safe working practices are adhered to throughout our supply chain, always sharing standard process and findings. In addition to supporting the Project Manager in the successful delivery of projects, ensuring projects are delivered on-time, within budget and to the highest SHE standards, Quality standards and our contractual commitments and compliance requirements are met in full. 

The role will involve contractor and customer facing dialogue supporting all parts of the business in demonstrating sound technical understanding of solutions offered and provided. Promote outstanding service delivery throughout the supply chain and develop/maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and customers alike.

What will I be doing?

The role will include, but not be limited to the following responsibilities:

•   Demonstrate technical knowledge of Energy Efficiency renewables and insulation measures to support on site auditing of PC processes during installation.
•    Ensure projects are delivered to the highest SHE standards, compliant with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation. An understanding of Construction Design Management.
•    Keep up to date with all relevant regulations and obligation in order to inform and maintain compliance (Electrical, Gas Regulations, Building Regulations, PAS)
•    Submit accurate/timely project status reports on the agreed suite of reporting templates     
•    Understand and react to compliance. Ensure PAS2030 and/or MCS compliance on allocated projects and undertake stage installer partner audits  
•    Manage site issues and any customer complaints within agreed SLAs or internal KPIs 
•    Comply with the core processes that are in place covering the works being undertaken
•    Share good practice within Energy Solutions and promote an innovative approach
•    Demonstrate a willingness to travel/switch between schemes which could involve significant travel & overnight stays

Is this the job for me?

Business Knowledge

•  Technical knowledge of  Domestic Fabric insulation and/or Renewable energy measures
•  A strong Health and safety ethos, and understanding of CDM
• A good understanding of your team’s area(s) of responsibility and how they contribute towards the ES goals, contributing to OVO’s plan Zero.

List the qualifications typically expected to be held by the role holder

• Approved installer course of External wall insulation of a Renewable technology
• Site Supervisor Safety – SSSTS
• Construction Skills Certificate Scheme – CSCS
• Computer literate
• Full clean driving licence is essential as travel within the south of England will form part of the role

Personal Attributes / Competencies

• Great technical and problem-solving skills.
• With a strong customer focus to internal/external customer & clients
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player with the ability to thrive in complex and challenging environments
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines to ensure a successful project

Key Projects / Activities Managed (Identify impact, effort, cost, time invested)

• Proactive risk management to ensure that sites operate safely and comply fully with current legislations and regulations.
• Ensure PAS2030 and MCS compliance on all allocated projects.
• Positive contractor and client relationships
• Further develop safe and sound work processes for insulation and Heating measures.
• Manage any site issues, including customer complaints that arise with the clients SLAs or internal KPIs

Brilliant benefits for a world-changing team

Our people are at the heart of Plan Zero. That’s why we offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to make you feel at home.

For starters, you’ll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays).

Then there’s Flex Pay. It’s an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits.

Here’s a taster of what’s on offer:

For your health
With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more

For your wellbeing
With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more

For your lifestyle
With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations

For your home 
Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers

For your commute
Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans 

Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know.

Oh, and one last thing...

We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you!