Construction Project Supervisor

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Location: Dundee!

Team: Energy Solutions

Salary banding: £35,000 - £38,000

Experience: Expert 

Working pattern: Full-Time

Reporting to: Tom McDonald - Senior Construction Project Manager

Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words:  Decision Maker. Leader. Knowledgeable 

Top 3 qualities for this role: Communication. Organisation. Diligence.  

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Teamworking for the planet

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:

You’ll be working as part of the Operations Construction Team within OVO Energy Solutions, overseeing the delivery of domestic external wall installation (EWI) systems and various associated works. Reporting into the Regional Senior Project Manager, you will be the point of contact for ongoing installation works on site. You will assist the Project Manager control the day to day site activities and monitor the SHE and quality performance of various contractors.. Delivering a service we can be proud of, you will contribute significantly to both Plan Zero and support the reduction of fuel poverty.

This role in a nutshell:

Working for the Operations Construction Department , the Project Site Supervisor will assist the Project Manager oversee and control Co-ordinating contractors to install large scale external wall insulation (EWI) Installations to mixed tenure properties with a set time related programme of works and address list. Construction Project Supervisor will work with the wider OVO ES Project Team to manage and control all site activities on a daily basis and ensure complaint installations are carried out within the agreed timescales and budgets. The Construction Project Supervisor will also ensure SHE compliance at site level and carry out the various documented site SHE and quality checks and audits required to satisfy the internal Ovo ES processes. The Construction Project  Supervisor will conduct frequent installation inspections, observing and recording contractors safe working practices, quality procedures and installation quality. The role will involve customer facing dialogue supporting all parts of the business in demonstrating sound technical understanding of solutions offered and provided. Promote exceptional service delivery throughout the supply chain and develop/maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, client representatives and customers alike. 

Your key outcomes will be:

• Demonstrate sound technical knowledge of external wall insulation (EWI) systems and installation procedures on large scale domestic projectsAn understanding of gas flue and combustion ventilation requirements and standards.
• An understanding of scaffold installations and inspection requirements. 
• Ensure projects are delivered to the highest SHE standards, above set benchmarks and compliant with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation. 
• A sound understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations is essential.
• Deliver projects to achieve the required quality, on time and within contractual parameters. 
• Ensure all OVO ES project documentation is complete, compliant and appropriately stored. 
• Work with Co-ordinating Contractors and System Suppliers to ensure appropriate property system designs are adhered to.
• Submit accurate/timely project status reports on the agreed suite of reporting templates.
• 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.
• Ensure that contractor and client representative views are communicated to the Project Manager with regards to ongoing service delivery.
• Demonstrate a willingness to travel /switch between schemes which could involve travel & overnight stays. 

You’ll be a successful Construction Project Supervisor at OVO if you have…

• Strong technical knowledge of domestic large scale External Wall Insulation (EWI) system Installations. 
• Good experience of roles and duties within CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Ideally you will have training in external wall Insulation (EWI) systems
• Site Supervisor Safety Training Certificate, Construction Skills Certificate Scheme, Asbestos Awareness Training, Scaffold Inspection Training, First Aid Training will be provided to the suitable candidate as mandatory if not already possessed
• Computer literate with proficiency of IT operating systems 
• Full clean driving license is essential 

You won’t like this role if you…

Are not a team player who does not have a passion to change our communities for the better 

Let’s talk about what’s in it for you

We’ll pay you between £35,000 - £38,000 depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us!

We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.

You’ll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. 

We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO…and 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 starters, you’ll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays).

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.

For your Belonging

To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other’s experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you.

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!

If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible..