Lead Construction Supervisor days

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Key Information

Job title: Lead Construction Supervisor Days - 3419

Grade/hay score: Q1

Contract Type: Permanent LU – Monday - Friday

Salary: From £75,233

Location: Palestra – Network wide

Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd January 2026 @ 23:59

Overview of project/role

As the lead Built Environment Construction Supervisor your primary purpose is to mentor, provide advice and support to Construction Supervisors as well as inspect, report and make recommendations on works and faults.  You will be the focal point for identifying and escalating issues on site to ensure issues relating to Safety, Performance and Quality standards can be resolved swiftly to support TfLs business targets, statutory and legal obligations and contractual responsibilities. You will be responsible for works progress and provide subject matter expertise on safety and 'buildability' to support the implementation of technical solutions for the benefit of TfL.

This role is required to deputise for the Construction Manager as and when requested.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage/allocate work to Construction Supervisors. Resolve personnel and nightly work issues that arise. As and when required, allocate and/or provide on site protection to colleagues/contractors and/or provide protection for lone working.
• Responsible for the supervision and daily shift reporting on Built Environment works to measure supplier performance and identify safety / quality concerns with recommendations for resolution. Ensuring that completed work meets customer, performance, quality and relevant Engineering Standards and own the Completion Certificate validation / sign off.
• Responsible for carrying out own Planned General Inspections (PGIs), actioning / closing PGI findings with suppliers, supporting Safety Hours, undertaking incident investigations in the Information Exchange 2 system, reporting and providing recommendations and for supporting the Construction Manager in implementing the Safety Improvement Plan.
• Provide advice on practical implementation of asset maintenance requirements, contractual obligations, TfL Engineering standards and current legislation associated with the works and its delivery. Responsible for the timely investigation, analysis and resolution of asset failures and/or improvements.
• Effectively collaborate with key stakeholders to evaluate and interpret project requirements to ensure customer needs are met and TfL standards are adhered to. Provide advice in relation to implementation / buildability of design works and design
• Accountable for the review / agreement of working proposals, safe system of works ensuring compliance with Construction Design Management Regulation 2015 (CDM) and other industry legislation / statutory requirements / internal standards (eg. QUENSH).

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge:

• A National Certificate / NVQ / C&G (level 3) or equivalent demonstrable experience in an appropriate engineering / construction discipline (Essential)
• Practical understanding of current legislation relating to the engineering discipline. A clear understanding of LU standards. A good working knowledge of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) regulations and H&S legislation (essential)
• The holder of this post will be required to hold a driving license (Essential)
• Knowledge of CDM and the regulations (Essential)
• IOSH/NEBOSH certification (Desirable)

The role holder is required to have the ability to hold and utilise the following licenses / certifications:

• Confined Space Working / Working at Height / Machine Room Awareness (Essential)

Skills:

• The ability to lead on a number of projects simultaneously which will be at various stages of completion.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills aligned to health and safety / asset condition.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a high pressure environment.
• Ability to work independently with a swift understanding of complex issues and tasks.
• IT proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel,Outlook etc)
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills – both oral and written including excellent report writing.
• Excellent problem solver/able to provide well thought through solutions and establish root-causes
• Excellent leader - able to work effectively with all areas of the organisation.
• Good organisation and time management skills.

Experience:

• Experience of being part of a team to deliver to specified targets.
• Experience of managing safety and investigating safety related incidents.
• Experience of working in the track and station environment in Traffic Hours, Engineering Hours.
• Experience of evaluation of supplier bids for Premises maintenance works in conjunction with other team members.
• Experience in the process for mobilisation of site works and good practice supervision of the construction phase.
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Experience in supervising maintenance contractors to meet performance standards.
• Proven experience in assisting with the recommendation and implementation of cost-effective solutions.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process

Please apply using your CV. Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter.

This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel
  
  

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.