Clean Water Supervisor​/Field Delivery Lead

Job Title:
Clean Water Supervisor/Field Delivery Lead

Location:
Cambridge

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000

OnSite is one of the UK’s leading providers of professional contracting services. With a proven track record in the successful delivery of projects and contracts across a broad spectrum of market sectors, OnSite consists of specialist operating areas – drainage, sewer rehabilitation, pipelines, civil engineering, specialist maintenance and rail services.

OnSite Pipelines and Civil Engineering are looking to recruit an experienced Clean Water Supervisor to oversee the delivery of clean water infrastructure works.

The successful candidate will supervise field teams including surveyors and installation teams carrying out water meter installations and associated network works. The role involves coordinating day to day operations, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard of quality.

While the role includes traditional supervisory responsibilities, OnSite approaches this position as a Field Delivery Lead. This means the supervisor plays a central role in managing operational flow across surveying and installation activities, maintaining quality of field data, and ensuring strong customer engagement during works.

The role requires a proactive leader who can manage multiple teams, support operational performance and ensure that work is delivered safely and professionally.

• Supervise and coordinate field teams including surveyors and installation crews delivering clean water infrastructure works.
• Allocate and manage daily work activities across multiple sites to ensure programme targets are met.
• Ensure all works are completed safely and in line with company procedures, industry regulations and street works legislation.
• Conduct site visits, inspections and safety briefings to maintain a strong health and safety culture.
• Monitor the quality of work and ensure accurate completion of field records and digital reporting systems.
• Manage workflow between surveying and installation teams to maintain operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to team members, including mentoring new starters.
• Engage professionally with customers, stakeholders and members of the public during works.
• Identify operational issues and elevate risks or delays to the Operations Manager where required.

• Previous experience supervising teams within the water utilities sector
• Experience managing field teams, surveyors or installation crews
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Good understanding of clean water infrastructure works
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and street works regulations
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and problem-solve effectively
• Confident using digital systems and mobile work management applications

• NRSWA Supervisor
• SSSTS
• EUSR Water Hygiene
• EUSR Water SHEA
• Full UK Driving Licence

• Family-Friendly Leave
  Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance
  Life Assurance cover (role dependant)and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing
  Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
• Lifestyle & Perks
  Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development
  Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging
  Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more.
• Performance & Recognition
  Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
• Fl…