Civils Supervisor

Lanes Group Ltd is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £650 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company specialise in multiple divisions.

provides essential wastewater services to millions of customers and businesses across Yorkshire. From managing sewerage networks to treating wastewater, protecting the environment, and maintaining reservoirs and catchments.

The Team play a vital role in supporting communities across the region and are committed to sustainability, innovation, and customer service, investing in infrastructure and environmental improvements to create a thriving Yorkshire for generations to come.

As a Civils Supervisor
, you will be responsible for leading operational teams within a designated area, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You will oversee day-to-day activities, coordinate resources, support your teams, and ensure an excellent service is provided to customers and clients.

• Lead and support operational teams, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with company and client requirements
• Coordinate daily activities, resources, and workforce planning in conjunction with scheduling and planning teams
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients, local authorities, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and quality checks to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Manage team performance, attendance, development, and training needs.
• Ensure crews have the appropriate tools, materials, plant, and equipment required to complete works.
• Oversee fleet, plant, and material requirements to support operational delivery.
• Monitor progress of works and ensure records, reports, and client systems are updated accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review and interpret work instructions, specifications, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Produce and review risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work where required.
• Provide clear direction and support to operational teams, promoting high standards of performance and professionalism.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, escalating where necessary.
• Promote a strong health, safety, environmental, and quality culture across all activities.
• Ensure all works are completed in compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and relevant legislation.

• Previous supervisory or management experience within utilities, wastewater, drainage, civil engineering, or a related industry.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Has strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Delivers a high standard of customer service and builds positive working relationships.
• Can work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Takes a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Has experience interpreting drawings, specifications, and operational documentation.
• Understands health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements within operational environments.

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with…