Superintendent Underground Wet Utilities Open Cut, Pipe Bursting
Superintendent – Underground Wet Utilities, Open Cut & Pipe Bursting
An experienced Superintendent is required to oversee underground wet utility construction projects involving open-cut excavation, pipe bursting and associated civil works. This role will lead site operations from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, to specification and within programme and budget requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate and supervise daily activities across one or multiple underground utility work fronts.
- Manage open-cut installation, pipe bursting, trenchless works, manholes, chambers, tie-ins and reinstatement activities.
- Interpret construction drawings, specifications, method statements and inspection and test plans.
- Direct site teams, subcontractors, plant operators and specialist crews, allocating labour and equipment effectively.
- Monitor productivity, quality, progress and material usage, taking corrective action where required.
- Coordinate with project management, engineers, surveyors, inspectors, utility owners and local stakeholders.
- Lead pre-start briefings, toolbox talks and daily coordination meetings.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental and traffic management requirements.
- Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, permits, delivery documentation, progress reports and non-conformance records.
- Identify risks, resolve construction issues and support commissioning, testing, as-built records and handover.
About you
You will have substantial experience supervising underground wet utilities, ideally across water, wastewater, drainage or pressure pipeline projects. Strong practical knowledge of excavation support, dewatering, trench safety, ground conditions, pipe installation, pipe bursting equipment and temporary works is essential.
The successful candidate will be a confident leader who can communicate clearly with site personnel, clients and delivery teams. You should be organised, commercially aware and capable of making sound decisions in a fast-paced construction environment. A strong commitment to safe working practices and quality delivery is required.
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in a senior utilities or civil construction supervision role.
- Proven knowledge of open-cut and trenchless installation methods.
- Relevant construction, civil engineering or utilities qualifications are desirable.
- Competence in reading drawings, setting out information and project documentation.
- Appropriate site safety training and a valid driving licence.
- Flexibility to work outdoors, across changing sites and occasional extended hours when required.
Superintendent Underground Wet Utilities Open Cut, Pipe Bursting
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