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Costain Group Plc

Electrical Site Supervisor

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Costain Group Plc
Delivering innovative solutions in infrastructure, energy, and water projects across the UK.
Site supervisor responsible for managing electrical works, delivery teams, and sub-contractors, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality, environmental, and performance standards.
22d ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Water
Energy
Defence
Road
Rail
Integrated Transport
Nuclear
Role
What you would be doing
plant management
electrical commissioning
equipment management
management systems
quality control
safety compliance
  • Co-ordinate delivery/pick up of materials as required in line with the program and Site Manager.
  • Manage and control of plant and materials ensuring correct amount of plant on site at any time.
  • Oversee Electrician’s or Electrical sub-contractors and commissioning engineers and assist with commissioning phase, issue permits when required to control electrical works/isolations on site
  • Assist in project management from design to delivery in particular the electrical engineers within SPA and external design companies.
  • Order and manage hired / internal / external equipment daily.
  • Implement SPA Integrated Management System requirements and statutory legal regulations paying specific attention to HSE legislation.
  • Share and pass on knowledge to site teams.
  • Ensure site team understand and complete all required SPA documentation & site team understand fully.
  • Schedule, coordinate and supervise the daily activities of gangs/site operatives.
  • Work in accordance with Anglian Water Electrical Safety rules & procedures.
  • Ensure completion of a full Induction to H&S in accordance with Company policies, procedures, standards &/or guidance
  • Ensure all electrical plant and equipment is tested and details recorded on the plant sheets for SPA and ensure the subcontractor’s information is supplied prior to use. Get it right first time, check quality of finished product delivered by your teams ensuring product is completed to a high standard.
What you bring
bs7671 qualified
permit systems
wimes water
test inspection
ups systems
stakeholder management
  • Understanding of permit systems
  • To be willing to undertake extensive further training specific to the role
  • Ability to read electrical drawings, panel drawings and wiring diagrams
  • Willingness to undertake self-delivered minor electrical installation works
  • A good understanding of WIMES Water (Water Industry Mechanical & Electrical Specifications)
  • BS7671 18th edition qualified electrician
  • Industrial Electrical Knowledge inc power and controls systems inc PLC
  • Be open to new technologies & procedures.
  • Test and Inspection 2394/2395 (2391)
  • Full UK Driving License
  • Strong communications, collaboration and stakeholder management
  • UPS Systems - AP
  • Previous supervisory experience in a similar role
  • Health, Safety and Environmental Management (IOSH or Construction Managers Safety Certificate)
  • CSCS Electrical Supervisor Card
  • First Aid qualification
  • Willingness to work outside of normal working hours to suit emergencies and planned impact planned work.
Benefits
  • EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • health, safety and environmental management (iosh or construction managers safety certificate)
  • full uk driving license
Company
Overview
Founded 1865
Year Established
Established in 1865, the company has over 150 years of experience in engineering and construction.
  • A leader in providing innovative solutions, specializing in complex, large-scale projects across the UK.
  • Their expertise spans infrastructure, energy, water, and other high-impact sectors.
  • Deep history in delivering projects for government, private, and public sector clients.
  • Recent notable projects include major works in energy, water, and transport sectors, including upgrades to critical infrastructure.
  • Known for integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance project delivery and safety outcomes.
  • Services extend from consultancy and design to construction and asset management.
  • Deeply involved in shaping the UK’s energy transition, particularly in sustainable power generation.
Culture + Values
5% reduced incidents
Safety improvement
Achieved a 5% reduction in workplace incidents over the past three years through comprehensive safety training and equipment upgrades.
100% renewable energy
Energy commitment
Committed to sourcing 100% of our electricity from renewable energy sources by 2025.
95% satisfaction rate
Customer loyalty
Achieved a 95% customer satisfaction rate by consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
50% engagement increase
Employee wellness
Increased employee engagement by 50% through initiatives focused on mental and physical wellbeing.
  • Integrity – doing the right things in the right way
  • Customer focus – striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting customer needs
  • Be collaborative – teamwork through being connective and inclusive
  • Be curious – being innovative, agile and constantly learning
  • Be caring – being empathetic and considerate in what we do
  • Be courageous – being bold and committed to being better
Environment + Sustainability
38% Scope 1 Emissions
Carbon Reduction Target
Achieved a significant reduction in operational emissions compared to baseline.
80% HVO Fuel Mix
Sustainable Fuel Adoption
Increased the proportion of hydrotreated vegetable oil in the fuel mix.
10% Emission Intensity
Carbon Efficiency Improvement
Reduced emission intensity per revenue unit compared to baseline.
100% Renewable Electricity
Clean Energy Transition
All office energy consumption sourced from renewable tariff-backed providers.
  • Commitment to deliver low-carbon whole-life solutions to every client by 2023 and to be net zero by 2035
  • Net zero target for operational and supply-chain emissions (Scope 1, 2 by 2035; Scope 3 by 2045)
  • Emission intensity (tCO₂e/£M revenue) reduced by 10% compared to baseline
  • Introduction of a Low Carbon Materials mandate for concrete, cement and asphalt
  • October 2024 Board-approved climate transition plan with accelerated decarbonisation targets
  • Carbon reduction tool deployed in 2024 for enhanced Scope 1, 2 and supply-chain emissions tracking
  • PAS 2080:2023 verification for carbon management in infrastructure achieved Q4 2024
  • Company awarded London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark in 2024
Inclusion & Diversity
75% Participation
Best Companies Accreditation 2024
Achieved 'A Very Good Company to Work for' Best Companies one-star accreditation with 75% employee participation.
26 Weeks Leave
Enhanced Parental Leave Policy
Improved maternity and adoption leave to 26 weeks full pay, paternity leave to 8 weeks full pay, and introduced 5 days paid carers' leave.
46/50 Score
Considerate Constructors Scheme
Achieved an average score of 46/50 in Considerate Constructor Scheme contracts, exceeding the industry average of 41.
41% Spend
SME Contract Spend
41% of total contract spend (£650m) went to SMEs in 2024, exceeding the UK Government's 33% target.
  • Achieved Disability Confident Level 3 and Disability Confident Leader status in 2024
  • Workforce of ~14,500 people across 170+ sites, with over 30 million hours worked in FY 2024
  • Since 2016, engagement increased and incidents halved, reflecting safer and more engaged workforce
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