Contract Supervisor
University of Bristol
Full Time, Permanent
Competitive salary, private healthcare and flexible benefits

Summary
NG Bailey's Engineering team has just delivered a brand-new, state-of-the-art building for the University of Bristol, and we're now mobilising the Facilities Services team who will keep it running. We're looking for a proactive Contract Supervisor to support health, safety and compliance for the contract from day one.

This is a great opportunity to help shape a new contract from the ground up, working closely with the Compliance Manager and wider operational team to make sure standards are met and maintained across the site every day.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Supporting the Compliance Manager in embedding our "Safety First and Foremost" culture across every part of the contract.
• Acting as a visible, hands-on presence on site, offering practical, day-to-day advice to engineers and operational staff.
• Building strong working relationships with the client and site stakeholders, promoting collaboration and best practice.
• Carrying out routine site inspections, audits and compliance checks against NG Bailey and client standards.
• Supporting incident and near-miss investigations, helping identify root causes and track corrective actions through to completion.
• Assisting with health and safety reporting and documentation ahead of operational meetings and client forums.
• Helping coordinate toolbox talks and safety briefings across the site team.

What we're looking for:
An engaging, safety-conscious professional who's comfortable being a visible presence on site and enjoys building relationships with clients and teams alike. You'll bring:

• Proven electrical & mechanical experience in a critical environment.
• Expertise in both commercial and domestic systems, with the ability to carry out PPMs according to SFG20 or equivalent standards.
• Advanced fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Relevant electrical or mechanical qualifications (City & Guilds or equivalent).
• HVAP knowledge is desirable, while LVAP experience is a plus.
• Experience supervising reactive repairs and managing small projects.

Benefits:
We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to choose from inc: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

 

About Us: 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. 


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