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Technical supervision

Specialist oversight of agreed activities, with defined responsibilities and authority. The supervisor’s role should be clear to the client and delivery team.

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Why it matters to a project

A useful scope explains what is being supervised, which decisions the role can make and how findings are reported. The role should match the competence required for the task.

PROJECT EXAMPLE

A project appoints specialist oversight for an agreed phase of explosive risk work.

A useful distinction

Supervision should not be assumed to transfer all contractual or site management responsibilities.

Questions to ask when it appears in a scope

  • What area, activity and decision does this term refer to?
  • What evidence or output will the project team receive?
  • What limitations need to be carried into the next stage?

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