Pre-Construction Supervisor

THE TEAM

JSM Group Ltd are currently looking for a skilled Pre-Construction Supervisor to join our Power Team .

JSM is a utility service provider specialising in the delivery of integrated power and communications solutions. JSM’s comprehensive service delivers full turn-key solutions, including the design, planning, project management, construction, commissioning and maintenance of infrastructure networks which extend to multi-utility, contestable, civil engineering and highway works. Benefiting from sustainable year-on-year growth and financial stability.

With over 25 years of experience and strong private equity backing, JSM offers a dynamic environment where you’ll work with prestigious clients on meaningful projects.

Enjoy a culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and career growth, with the opportunity to take on leadership in a company that’s expanding rapidly.

SCOPE OF ROLE

In this role as Pre-Construction Supervisor, you will:

Work in the Pre-Construction Department (Power) predominantly planning and designing cable routes, customer connections and managing feasibility studies/reports.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities Support and assist the multiple surveys/feasibility studies (number assigned will be subject to value, duration and complexity) and effective deployment of resources to ensure works are delivered incident free, in compliance with company policy and procedures, to programme and within budget.

Continuous development of client and supply chain partner relationships and where identified implementation of cost-effective innovations to the business. The role will require and active involvement in supporting the pre-construction department and the tendering/estimation process in the preparation of both tender and construction programmes requiring liaison with Estimators and Surveyors to provide operational and technical support in the compilation of bids and feasibility studies.

General Duties Assisting in feasibility studies surveys/reports Supporting the pre-construction/bid team at tender stage, providing them with route surveys, paving schedules, and tender programmes.

Ensure that all health safety quality and environmental requirements pertaining to the project are in place and monitored. Encourage the reporting of near misses.

Promotion and implementation of SQE policies and procedures. Participation in delivery of site safety briefings and toolbox talks Production of reports, presentations and drawings/designs as required.

Preparing Job Packs from site surveys for preparation of private wayleaves documents. Cable pack design -Straight Line Diagrams, Public Infrastructure Access Documentation. Creating register of Special Engineering Difficulties (SEDs) and liaising with necessary Authorities to agree working methods and procedures.

Support of Scope of Works Method Statements and Risk Assessments. Preparing, updating and inputting information to MS Project Reports. Assist in other aspects of the department necessary for the successful completion of a project.

Liaison with Highways Authorities, Clients and their clients, Utilities Representatives, and internal colleagues.

Compliance with all company Policies & Procedures Actively promote a diverse & Inclusive working environment Ensure the JSM Group brand is promoted positively and proactively.

Work effectively as part of the Civils team, and attend and engage fully in Civils Team meetings Support with any ad hoc duties as and when

HOW YOU`LL SUCCEED

A positive attitude to be an effective team member:

• Technically competent in power or utility industry Technically competent in NRSWA (Essential)
• Street works permitting construction on power and utilities networks. Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Deep excavation experience Temporary works Self-motivated but able to work as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Good negotiation skills and persuasiveness.
• Confidence presenting to large groups of people i.e. safety briefings etc.
• Trustworthiness and discretion when handling confidential information.
• A smart appearance and professional manner always. Willing to travel to sites throughout the UK mainland PC literate; fully conversant with standard Microsoft software to intermediate level
  

WHAT IT TAKES

• NRSWA
• CITB or equivalent in site safety management (SSSTS) – Desirable
• CSCS Card for appropriate level of responsibility/competency
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in utilities
• HSG47 awareness Competent in use of MS Word, MS Project, Excel, and Office Outlook.
• Full UK Driving License
  

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We truly value your work, time, and skills! In return, we will offer you a competitive salary and some 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
• Hybrid working pattern
• 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 as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour and our business requirements. JSM Group operates a zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.