Job Title: Piping Construction Supervisor (Contract)

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Site Construction Manager
• Manage the execution of piping scope across allocated areas, including supports, painting, testing, and insulation
• Monitor pipework pre-fabrication activities, including weld quality, material and cast number control, cleaning, and preservation
• Ensure correct identification, documentation, and certification of piping materials
• Oversee installation of piping systems, supports, valves, and inline equipment in line with drawings, specifications, and relevant codes
• Maintain required cleanliness standards for piping systems, including dry air purging where necessary
• Supervise coating and painting activities, ensuring surface preparation, film thickness, and adhesion meet quality standards
• Ensure proper application of insulation systems, including vapour barriers for cryogenic systems
• Verify that testing activities are conducted using correct methods (e.g. pneumatic testing where applicable) and that safety distances are maintained
• Ensure inspection and sign-off of critical welds, including oxygen service welds
• Ensure all quality control checks and documentation are completed throughout construction
• Manage punch listing and system handover activities
• Ensure completion of all pre-commissioning punch list items
• Supervise subcontractor construction teams on a daily basis
• Maintain strong working relationships with project and contractor stakeholders
• Support implementation of project safety, quality, and execution plans
• Coordinate and resolve site issues, escalating where necessary
• Approve time capture for reimbursable resources
• Produce regular progress reports
• Ensure compliance with safety initiatives and mandatory site processes

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 10 years’ construction experience within industrial gases, oil & gas, or similar sectors
• Strong knowledge of piping codes (including ASME B31.3)
• Proven experience in piping erection, fabrication, coating, insulation, testing, and QA/QC
• Knowledge of ASME and relevant industry standards
• Strong communication, coordination, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and producing reports
• Experience working within multicultural project teams

Desirable:

• Industrial gas project experience
• Experience working on client-side construction management
• Experience managing Bill of Quantity contracts