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Exeter · Posted 2 Nov 2026 · 3 applicants

£400 - £450/day
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Role: Civil Supervisor Location: Exeter/ Site-Based Mint Selection are partnered with a leading organisation within the energy sector to recruit an experienced Civil Supervisor for a high voltage substation project in Exeter. The position will supervise day-to-day civil engineering works supporting HV installation, including HV equipment foundations, switch room foundations, ducting and drainage. You will provide visible leadership on site, coordinate civils subcontractors and drive safe, high quality delivery to programme. Key Responsibilities * Supervise the construction of HV equipment foundations, including transformer bases, plinths and structural supports. * Supervise switch room foundations and associated groundworks, ensuring accuracy to drawings, levels and setting out. * Oversee ducting installation, ensuring correct routing, depth, bend radii and duct proving to suit HV cable installation. * Supervise site drainage works, including surface water drainage, soakaways, interceptors and bund drainage. * Coordinate civils subcontractors and labour, setting clear daily priorities and expectations for safety, quality and productivity. * Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved RAMS, permits to dig and safe systems of work. * Manage service avoidance and safe excavation practices in proximity to live and energised HV infrastructure. * Maintain a visible site presence, leading daily briefings and toolbox talks and challenging unsafe behaviours. * Plan and sequence civil activities to interface with electrical installation and commissioning teams. * Complete inspection and test plans, pour records and quality documentation for all civil works. * Monitor progress against programme and produce accurate daily and weekly reports. * Compile as-built information and civils records to support handover. Experience Required * A valid SMSTS qualification is essential. * Proven experience supervising civil works on HV substation projects. * Hands-on experience delivering HV equipment foundations and switch room foundations. * Strong experience of ducting installation for HV cable systems. * Experience supervising drainage works on infrastructure or substation sites. * Ability to read and interpret civil, structural and electrical drawings and specifications. * Experience working safely around live or energised electrical infrastructure, including permit to dig and service avoidance procedures. * Experience coordinating subcontractors and leading site operatives, with CSCS and CAT and Genny tickets an advantage. * Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills. * Ability to work primarily on site in [Location], with occasional travel to offices or other UK project sites. If interested, please apply within or reach out to Harry Arnold at Mint Selection to discuss further
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