Supervisor

NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG's own offices and purpose built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white collar and blue collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles.

Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value. If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment.

The Role

To coordinate, control, and supervise day to day workshop and site operations in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner, ensuring planned activities are delivered to programme, specification, and quality requirements.

The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all fabrication, maintenance, refurbishment, installation, and preparation activities are carried out safely and in full compliance with approved RAMS, Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), quality standards, and client requirements, whether operating within the workshop environment or on site.

The role requires visible, active supervision, strong safety leadership, and effective coordination of people, equipment, materials, and documentation across both environments.

Resource Management

The Supervisor Role directly delivers the expectations set out in the Supervisor Responsibilities & Performance Framework, applied across both workshop and site operations as follows:

Safe Delivery of Work

• Coordinate and control daily workshop and site activities to ensure work is carried out safely and efficiently
• Ensure all tasks are undertaken in accordance with approved RAMS and SSoW
• Set up work areas, plant, tools, lifting arrangements, and access safely
• Maintain a strong, visible supervisory presence during live work
• Stop unsafe work immediately and implement corrective actions
• Lead by example, demonstrating safe behaviours and company standards at all times

Implementation of Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)

• Ensure RAMS and SSoW are fully understood before work starts
• Confirm work is carried out strictly to the agreed method
• Intervene promptly if work deviates from approved controls
• Reinforce correct methods during critical or high risk activities

Pre job Briefings and Communication

• Deliver clear pre job briefings, toolbox talks, and task specific discussions
• Explain tasks, hazards, risks and controls in a clear and practical manner
• Verify team understanding and individual responsibilities
• Ensure a task appointed operative completes the POWRA prior to commencement
• Update briefings if conditions, scope, or methods change

Day to Day Operational Control

• Plan, control, and sequence daily work activities
• Monitor progress against plan and adjust safely as required
• Manage interfaces between workshop and site activities where applicable
• Maintain safe, organised and controlled work environments throughout the shift
• Liaise with clients and internal teams regarding access, deliveries, and constraints

Resource Coordination

• Ensure labour, tools, plant, materials, and equipment are available and suitable
• Confirm equipment is fit for purpose, in test, and correctly inspected
• Raise shortages, conflicts, or issues early to prevent delays or unsafe workarounds
• Ensure tasks are undertaken by appropriately assigned and competent individuals

Team Supervision and Performance

• Set clear expectations for safety, quality, behaviour, and productivity
• Monitor workmanship, attitude, and compliance throughout the shift
• Address behavioural or performance issues promptly and fairly
• Provide regular feedback and encouragement
• Promote ownership, accountability, and teamwork

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with legal, company, client, and site specific requirements
• Carry out routine checks on permits, RAMS, documentation, and controls
• Ensure mandatory hold points (ICL / ITP / MS) are signed by appropriate parties
• Support audits and close out actions effectively

Quality Control

• Ensure work meets drawings, specifications, and quality standards
• Inspect work during execution, not just at completion
• Prevent defects and rework through early intervention
• Ensure Quality Release and inspection records are completed prior to goods leaving the workshop or site

Progress Reporting

• Track task and programme progress accurately
• Provide clear, factual updates to management and project teams
• Escalate delays, changes, and issues promptly
• Maintain professional communication with clients, site representatives, and visitors
• Liaise effectively with engineering, QA, safety, logistics, and planning teams
• Represent the company professionally on site and in the workshop

Documentation Control

• Ensure current documentation is available at the point of work
• Confirm teams are working to the correct revision of RAMS, drawings, and procedures
• Complete and verify required sign offs, permits, inspection, and release documentation

Safety Behaviour Monitoring

• Actively observe work behaviours during routine and critical tasks
• Intervene immediately where unsafe acts or conditions are identified
• Reinforce positive safety behaviours and good practice
• Maintain regular presence during live work activities
• Maintain clean, tidy, and organised work areas
• Ensure access routes, walkways, and workspaces are free from obstruction

Team Development

• Coach and mentor team members through on the job support
• Identify training and competence gaps
• Encourage skills development and progression
• Support operatives in building confidence and independence
• Identify issues early, before they escalate
• Communicate concerns clearly to appropriate managers or functions
• Follow up actions and keep the team informed where impacts arise

Qualifications

• Trade qualification at RQF level 2 (ONC) or higher - Essential
• IOSH Managing Safely - Essential
• IOSH Managing Safely in Construction - Desirable

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience of supervising multi disciplined teams in a nuclear environment - Desirable
• Experience of supervising in a construction / fabrication environment - Essential
• Proven experience of understanding and interpreting fabrication drawings - Essential
• Working knowledge of safety, quality and environmental management - Essential
• Able to draft and review SSoW - Essential
• Compliance to site operation and legal standards - Desirable
• Knowledge of radiological protection requirements - Desirable
• Used to dealing with confidential and commercial information - Desirable
• Familiar with integrated management system operating procedures and requirements etc. - Desirable

Skills & Abilities

• Competent user of MS Office - Essential
• Able to organise and prioritise own work - Essential
• Proven and effective team leader - Essential
• Able to manage team and work environment safely and effectively - Essential
• Proven ability to organise own and work of others, including specialists and sub contractors - Essential
• Carry out routine management reporting - Essential
• Carry out routine toolbox talks and pre job briefing - Essential
• Able to deliver toolbox talks and pre job briefings to working teams - Essential
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders and contractors - Desirable
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 45001 - Desirable

Package

Overtime - 37.5 60hours per week - Time and half

Overtime - 60+ hours per week or Sundays - Double time

Life Assurance 3x Salary

Pension - Company contributes 5% Individual contributes 4%

Discretionary bonus

187.5 hours per year holiday allowance

Professional memberships covered

NSG Environmental are a Disability Confident Committed Employer