Civil Supervisor

Job description

Role – Civil Supervisor

Location – Exeter

Mint Selection are partnering with a leading organisation within the energy sector to recruit an experienced Civil Supervisor for an immediate start on a 12-month renewable contract based in Exeter.

Scope of Work

• Supervise and manage daily site activities for all civil and structural works on the BESS project, including earthworks, foundations, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and compound construction.
• Carry out regular inspections of works on site, ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Take ownership of QA/QC processes, including inspection, verification, and formal sign-off of completed works, ensuring compliance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Monitor, inspect, and check contractor and subcontractor works, ensuring workmanship meets project requirements and any defects are identified and rectified promptly.
• Manage and coordinate civil work packages, tracking progress, identifying risks, and ensuring delivery in line with programme milestones and contractual requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards and CDM Regulations across all site activities.
• Support the Site Manager and Project Manager with detailed progress reporting, quality assurance documentation, and coordination with electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams.
• Lead daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inductions to maintain safe systems of work and a strong safety culture.
• Review and maintain accurate site records, including inspection reports, QA/QC documentation, permits, and test certifications, ensuring audit readiness.
• Liaise with suppliers, delivery teams, and subcontractors to manage materials, logistics, and sequencing of works.
• Identify, raise, and track non-conformances (NCRs), ensuring timely close-out and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support project handover by ensuring all civil works are fully inspected, signed off, and documented, including as-built records and quality dossiers.

Experience to be Considered

• Proven experience as a Civil Supervisor or Civil Foreman on renewable energy, substation, or infrastructure projects ideally BESS
• Demonstrable experience in inspecting works, QA/QC, and signing off civil activities, including familiarity with ITPs, check sheets, and quality documentation.
• Strong ability to inspect, review, and verify contractor works, ensuring compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Experience managing discrete work packages, with responsibility for programme delivery, coordination, and quality outcomes.
• Solid technical knowledge of civil construction methods, including foundations, concrete works, drainage, ducting, and cable route preparation.
• Understanding of BESS site layouts and interfaces with electrical and mechanical installations.
• Experience supervising subcontractors and multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of HSEQ procedures, with a proactive approach to safety and quality management.
• Effective communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain a visible site presence and drive standards.

These will be 12-month renewable contracts and are outside IR35.

If interested, please apply within or contact Harry Arnold.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Exeter

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-04-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English