Job Description

About the Trust

We're one of the UK's biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?



Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.

Location:

Remote, with regular travel across our Wales & Southwest canal network. See our network map here: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network

We are currently looking for a Contracts Supervisor to join our Wales & Southwest team.

The role will be responsible for the supervision of vegetation, civil, service and other operational contracts operating in the regions; ensuring the works delivered are safe, on time, to specification and to the required quality standards. Developing an ongoing practical relationship with the contractors delivery teams but representing the Trust's interests via robust contract supervision, audit and administration is a fundamental requirement of the role.

The role will be responsible for supporting the regional teams with site set up and supervision, ensuring compliance with CDM, temporary works supervision and health and safety requirements, helping to deliver work programmes in area teams.

The Contracts & Compliance Supervisor will be a volunteer task manager and will be responsible for supporting a wider team of volunteers to help deliver this remit.

Location & coverage

Offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required for team working and collaborative meetings. Significant travel throughout the regional waterway network will also be expected to enable site visits and to conduct improvements. Locations include; Gloucester.

Regular accessibility to this network is essential. See our network: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network

About the role

Key accountabilities:

Responsible for the scoping and briefing of specifications of contract works, including vegetation management, high risk trees, winter clearance programmes, aquatic weed control, control of invasive species, refuse and fly tipping and other specialist contractors, as necessary. Supervise, inspect and audit on site contractor delivered works, highlighting areas of under performance to the Contracts & Compliance Manager in a timely manner and ensuring corrective measures are implemented on site to bring performance back in-line. Administer contract-related documents and correspondence, providing information for performance reports as required. Support the regional team's site set up and on site compliance with mandatory standards such as CDM, LOLER, welfare and Temporary Works; ordering materials and equipment as required in support of these works. Act as Temporary Works Supervisor when required. Supervise the delivery of Corporate delivered/funded projects within the region. Task manage and support volunteers to help us as a charity, ensure that volunteers have the necessary training, skills and competencies to carry out the role of auditor or other appropriate task. Provide prompt response to customer enquiries and complaints communicating with the customer service team as necessary. Provide other operational support to the regional teams, as necessary, to ensure consistency between teams, such as training, equipment needs and compliance with Trust and external processes and requirements.

About you

Qualifications:

Recognised qualification - e.g. NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds or Completed Apprenticeship in relevant field. Maths and English GCSE. Temporary Works Supervisor Training for construction activities (or willingness to work towards). Attainment of a recognised safety qualification (or willingness to work towards) or proven safety related experience. Valid UK driving licence - Car Cash allowance & regional/national travel, including to remote locations is expected.

Experience:

Previous Project Management experience of successfully managing multiple low/medium complexity projects. Demonstrable contract management experience and relationship management. Demonstrable experience of successfully supervising projects or programmes of work Managing activity plan, interpretation and other consultants. Knowledge of project management processes and systems. Experience of finance control of project delivery. Experience of leading volunteers - desirable. Relevant heritage and environmental awareness.

General skills:

Possess good communication skills both verbal and written. Be able to manage stakeholders, taking account influence and impact. Ability to prepare and maintain schedules for activities and events for projects, taking account of dependencies and resource requirements. Develop and agree budgets for projects and control forecast and actual costs against budget. Be good at problem solving and be able to resolve conflicts. Open, positive, can-do attitude which builds confidence and credibility both within the team and stakeholders. Possess good IT skills. Use of MS project would be an advantage.

If you have any questions about the role please contact CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk



We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.



What we offer

In addition to your salary of 32,000 - 37,250 (depending on experience), you will benefit from a Car Cash Allowance of 390 per month, a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits, all of which can be found here (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits).

Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%. 25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays), increasing with years of service to up to 30 days after 5 years, plus holiday purchase scheme. Home working status with 'hub' facilities available should you need the flexibility to work outside of home. Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues, e.g. health, financial, well-being and domestic matters. Access to a range of employee benefits including store discounts, boating holiday discounts and holiday purchase scheme. 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum, allowing you to volunteer for a local community project etc. Free fishing facilities across our canal network.

INDHP



We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.



All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.



At the Trust, we empower our people to flow and thrive both on and off the water. Our colleagues enjoy a variety of benefits that enhance their lives while working in a place that positively impacts others. We take pride in our people, protecting heritage and preserving wildlife, and we're all about the future of our colleagues and the future generations who love and use our network. Inspired by people, we harness the different ways of working and thinking, ensuring our teams grow and reach their full potential.



Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.

Find out more about us on our website:

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us