Wood is recruiting an experienced Construction Supervisor to join us supporting an EPCm Framework contract on permanent staff basis.
This is a site-based role, working at the client operating facility based at Irvine on the West Coast of Scotland.
The Role
You will be supporting the delivery of capital projects and facility investments across a site undergoing significant growth and development. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will help coordinate construction activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world
Wood is expanding its presence within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector, supporting a growing portfolio of projects and operational services across advanced manufacturing environments. This work spans full project lifecycles—from early study and design phases through to delivery, commissioning, and ongoing site support—helping to enable safe, efficient, and compliant production facilities.
Working within highly regulated environments, Wood delivers innovative and high-quality solutions with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. By embracing modern technologies and new ways of working, we are driving efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the production of life-changing products.
Now is an exciting time to join our expanding team. You’ll be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, working on technically challenging and meaningful projects within the pharma and biotech sector. We offer excellent career development opportunities, with the chance to grow your skills across a diverse portfolio of work, both in the UK and across Wood’s global network.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
- Commitment to continued professional development ; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections ; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
- Relevant field construction expertise, acquired through post-qualification experience or a recognised trade discipline background with extensive hands-on experience.
- Have a broad and deep technical knowledge of construction discipline and associated processes.
- Ability to identify risk to delivery and build in mitigation / contingency plans.
- Substantial experience of interpreting discipline documentation.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments (RA), Hazard in Construction (HAZCON)
- Substantial knowledge and understanding of technical specifications, codes and standards.
- Comprehensive understanding of Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM) Regulations 2015.
- Demonstrable experience in the role of Principal Contractor and CDM duties throughout the execution phase of the project, in conjunction with an understanding of Client, Principal Designer and Designer Duties
Awareness of Temporary Works, and an understanding of the requirements for design and construction of site Temporary Works (TW).
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Suitable academic qualifications in a relevant Engineering discipline or appropriate level of field construction experience or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
- Vocational Qualification such as NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management an advantage
- SSSTS/SMSTS
- CSCS
- CCNSG
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
