BSE Supervisor

Position/Title:        BSE SupervisorReporting To:         Project Managers/Operations Managers/Operations Director___________________________________________________________________________ Definition of BSE SupervisorBSE Supervisor shall be:A BSE Senior Craftsperson with at least five years’ proficient experiencein that grade and a minimum of one year’s satisfactory experience in asupervisory capacity may be designated by the Employer as a BSESupervisor. This grade is distinct and separate from, and senior to, thegrade of BSE Team Leader (formerly Foreman). Although required to betechnically qualified, the key responsibility of the BSE Supervisor is toensure the optimal productive performance of the team allocated tohis/her supervision and to do so by showing well developed leadershipqualities. The role of the BSE Supervisor  Is to work as an integral member of the project management and installation delivery team, from the initial stages of work planning through to managing theinstallation/construction process on site, and to lead and co-ordinate theactivities of the team allocated to his/her supervision. Principal responsibilities include:1- Effectively manage and co-ordinate the activities of the work teamallocated to his/her supervision;2- Act as the focal point for the effective, precise and timelycommunication of all relevant project information between allmembers of the team under his/her supervision and betweenappropriate interfaces on the project on which his/her team areengaged at the time;3- Ensure activities undertaken comply with all necessary health andsafety requirements and with the Employer’s quality assuranceprocedures; and4- Undertake the responsibilities outlined above with a view to securingnecessary levels of progress and productivity to ensure projectcompletion. BSE Supervisor work planning requirements Assess all kinds of available project data, such as technical drawings,specifications, manufacturers’ information, etc. – including accessingrelevant project data which might not be immediately available – in orderto identify appropriate work methods for the installation/constructionproject concerned;• identify, confirm and communicate the selected work method(s) torelevant project personnel;• identify the necessary work activities relevant to a giveninstallation/construction project or part of a project (including thosewhich might influence each other), assess the required resources andplan the most productive sequence of work;• evaluate the work activities and the requirements of any significantexternal factors that could impact on project delivery;• identify the best use of resources available – and those which might notbe available, but which are necessary – in order to ensure effectiveproject delivery;• specify appropriate programmes of work designed to ensure effectiveproject delivery;• identify factors which require alterations to the work programme andjustify these to senior decision makers in the project management team;• take full, accountable ownership for the execution of the workprogrammes he/she has been responsible for designing; BSE Supervisor Working relationships requirements Develop and maintain good working relationships in the workplace, aimedat promoting goodwill and trust among all those concerned, with a viewto informing all members of the work team about relevant work activitiesin an appropriate level of detail and in a timely fashion;• be able to resolve day-to-day differences which might arise at theworkplace, in a manner which maintains goodwill, trust and respect;• implement and maintain health, safety and welfare at the workplaceappropriate to the work methods being used and the work activities beingundertaken, in accordance with statutory and Employer’s requirements;• encourage a positive health, safety and welfare culture, while alwaysidentifying opportunities for improvement;• ensure that all members of the work team are properly inducted to thework programme, and suitably competent to undertake the workexpected of them and monitored accordingly; BSE Supervisor Project Delivery Co-ordinate and organise relevant work operations on the project, byensuring the effective, accurate, precise and timely provision ofinformation about the work to be undertaken to all those affected;• agree the programme of work and the methods by which the work is tobe carried out with those team members who will be carrying out thework;• ensure those responsible for obtaining appropriate and sufficientresources (such as equipment and materials) to meet projectrequirements and timescales do so;• monitor progress of work against the established work programme;• use appropriate methods for confirming that the quality of the workundertaken meets the Employer’s quality standard;• take all appropriate steps within his/her level of authority as set out bythe Employer’s processes and procedures to support and encourage theteam’s performance on the project. Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours Required In addition to holding a relevant Level 3 qualification in an appropriatebuilding service engineering occupation and possessing related experiencein that occupation, a BSE Supervisor must be capable of working to definedhealth and safety, and supervisory management standards, bydemonstrating successful completion of at least one industry-specific healthand safety qualification and one formal supervisory management as noted in Supervisory Qualification section.  Key Objectives To ensure that the works are undertaken in accordance with the working drawings and project specifications and that contract programme dates are successfully achieved·        Co-ordinate the works with principal contractors and Sub-contractors at site. ·        Ensure all works are completed on time, in accordance with the target production rates. ·        Deliver the works at the prescribed quality standards. ·        Ensure compliance with SHWE    Key Responsibilities Plan, Manage and supervise MEP Operatives and Sub-contractors undertaking the installation works on site and to engage with principal contractors and clients. ·        Requisition and progress supply of necessary plant, equipment and materials to sites, team leaders and Operatives when required.·        Record and submit to QS/Head office any delays and additional works direct or Subcontractors to enable recovery.·        Attend any site/progress meetings with principal contractors/ clients or subcontractors as required.·        Ensure that other Operatives take all reasonable steps to safeguard, maintain and generally take care of tools, Plant and materials.·        Interpretation of contract and working drawings to facilitate installation works on site and direct labour and sub-contractors as required.·        Develop and submit RFI’s as required ahead of works to ensure continuity and negate delays.·        Develop and submit RAMS to principal contractors or clients ahead of works.·        Review and sign off Subcontractors RAMS ahead of works.·        Ensure Site set up and H&S on site is compliant with Taylor and Fraser SHWE procedures. Health and Safety Qualification  Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or comparablecourse recognised by clients’ organisation Build UK; or• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety;- as specified by the Employer. Supervisory Qualification NVQ Diploma Level 3 in Construction Site Supervision or equivalent As a key member of the project management team, a BSE Supervisor will beexpected to possess and employ well developed:• organisational, decision making and problem-solving ability;• people management skills;• understanding of the importance of ensuring programme dates areachieved;• ability to co-ordinate activities; and• ability to lead by example.