Site Supervisor

THE TEAM

You’ll be joining the Pre-Construction team at JSM Group, where we specialise in planning and designing cable routes, customer connections, and feasibility studies for major utility clients. Our team is passionate about safety, technical excellence, and innovative thinking. As part of this collaborative team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting bid preparation, survey delivery, and the operational aspects of pre-construction works across the UK.

SCOPE OF ROLE

As a Pre-Construction Supervisor, you will support the planning, design, and feasibility stages of power and utility projects. Working closely with Estimators, Surveyors, and Project Managers, you will ensure surveys and feasibility studies are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You will play an active role in the tendering process, providing operational and technical input to bids, while building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, authorities, and supply chain partners.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED

• Assist in the delivery of multiple feasibility studies and surveys, managing resources to ensure work is incident-free, compliant, and within budget.

• Support the pre-construction/bid team at the tender stage by providing route surveys, paving schedules, and tender programmes.

• Prepare Job Packs from site surveys for private wayleave documentation and Cable Pack designs, including Straight Line Diagrams and Public Infrastructure Access Documentation.

• Create and maintain a register of Special Engineering Difficulties (SEDs) and liaise with the relevant authorities to agree working methods and procedures.

• Support the preparation of the Scope of Works, Method Statements, and Risk Assessments.

• Prepare, update, and input information into MS Project reports.

• Ensure all health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements are in place and actively monitored across all projects.

• Participate in the delivery of Site Safety Briefings, Toolbox Talks, and near-miss reporting, promoting a proactive safety culture.

• Promote and implement SQE (Safety, Quality, Environmental) policies and procedures at all times.

• Produce reports, presentations, and drawings/designs as required for stakeholders and senior management.

• Liaise effectively with Highways Authorities, clients and their clients, Utilities Representatives, and internal colleagues.

• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures, and ensure the JSM Group brand is represented positively.

• Work effectively as part of the Civils team, attending and engaging fully in team meetings.

• Continuously develop client and supply chain relationships, and identify cost-effective innovations for the business.

• Support with any ad hoc duties as required to ensure successful project completion.

WHAT IT TAKES

We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive, safety-first mindset. The key attributes and experience we need are:

Technical Skills

• Technically competent in power or utility industry operations.

• Sound knowledge of NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) and street works permitting on power and utilities networks.

• Experience with deep excavation and temporary works.

• Proficient in MS Word, MS Project, Excel, and Outlook to an intermediate level.

Leadership & Communication

• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise at all levels.

• Confident presenting to groups, including safety briefings and toolbox talks.

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build positive stakeholder relationships.

• Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information.

Organisational & Personal

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.

• A positive, professional attitude with a smart appearance at all times.

Willingness to travel to sites across the UK mainland as required.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We truly value your work, time, and skills! In return, we will offer you a competitive salary and additional benefits to support your professional growth, including:

• Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes

• 28 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays)

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Continuous training and development, in both technical and business skills

Equal Opportunity Statement

JSM Group Services Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, and to help everyone achieve more at work and in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. All decisions about people at work are based on abilities, skills, performance, behaviour, and business requirements. JSM Group operates a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment.