Engineering Supervisor

Why work for us?

Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services, often competing and winning work from our much larger competitors. We are based in the heart of Bristol and have enjoyed significant success, particularly in the last 4 years with turnover increasing from £56 million in 2020 to a projected £125 million for 2025.

To ensure our business remains fully supported we are investing into our people strategy and infrastructure to give our employees the tools to perform to the best of their ability. If you would like to join a rapidly expanding business that can offer up good opportunities for career development and professional personal growth, you should apply today and let’s talk.

The role of Supervisor involves a blend of technical expertise and team management capability, looking after one of our key contracts, Whitbread. You will manage a team of engineers and Helpdesk Admin ensuring work orders are managed and delivered effectively, safely and to a high standard. The position requires strong leadership and job management skills to enhance operational efficiency.

• Lead and supervise a team of engineers carrying out a range of installation and fit out work orders and responsive maintenance.
• Provide support and guidance to help the team develop, encouraging and embedding a customer first approach to every task they complete.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, to high standards, within budget and time constraints.
• Conduct site inspections and quality control checks to ensure compliance with specifications and health & safety regulations.
• Manage the storage unit and carry out weekly inventories of stock.
• Liaise with the client and internal teams to ensure smooth workflows and high customer satisfaction.
• Manage budgets, monitoring expenditure, processing invoices, and controlling inventory.
• Implement and monitor health and safety procedures, risk assessments (RAMS), and toolbox talks.
• Update weekly trackers for works orders and pass through for billing.
• Provide reports to the Account Manager on current progress and outstanding issues with clear actions and status updates documented.

• Strong people management skills, including the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills to plan schedules and prioritise workloads.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities to resolve issues independently and react to emergencies.
• Good communicator, able to influence at all levels and across a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• IT literacy, including experience with Microsoft Excel and work management systems.
• Strong understanding of relevant Health & Safety legislation and compliance processes.
• A proactive, self-motivated, and flexible approach to work.
• Experience in delivering projects within budget and managing engineer performance.

• A full UK driving licence.
• Supervisory safety training such as SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) or SMSTS is preferred.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications are advantageous.
• Relevant trade qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds) or HNC/HND in Building Contract Management are beneficial.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.