Construction Supervisor

Summary:

Are you an experienced supervisor looking for a high-impact client side role?

Do you have the expertise to enforce site safety, uphold quality standards, and keep critical infrastructure projects running smoothly?

As a Construction Supervisor, you will be our frontline eyes and ears on site, ensuring our main contractors deliver critical infrastructure projects safely, on time, and to the highest standards.

You'll take ownership of on-site operations-from leading CDM compliance and managing complex site shutdowns to maintaining rigorous quality assurance and site records.

If you thrive in an active supervisory role where your clear communication keeps stakeholders aligned and contractors accountable, this is your chance to shape the future of our network.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure contractors adhere to South East Water's Health, Safety, Environmental, and operational policies, including CDM Regulations.
• Ensure the quality of work, tests, and inspections meet the required standards and specifications.
• Review and monitor contractor resources and progress, maintaining detailed site records.
• Respond to contractor communications and requests for information.
• Regularly report on Health & Safety and CDM compliance.
• Plan and coordinate site shutdowns.
• Assist in the investigation of new schemes and produce cost estimates.
• Liaise with South East Water departments and stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and ensure timely close-out of actions.
• Seek and report efficiencies.

You'll need:
Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• HNC/HND in a relevant Construction related discipline or equivalent.
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card / Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG) Safety Passport.
• Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) / Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Qualification.
• EUSR Water Hygiene Card.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations and health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Familiarity with NEC contract administration.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes and construction specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate shutdowns using project management tools or OMS systems.
• Competency in maintaining detailed site records and managing project timelines.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or coordination role on construction or infrastructure projects.
  
  Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Benefits package:

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

What can you expect from your recruitment?

• To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website.
• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now!

South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.

Compensation package:

Up to £50,000 dependent on experience.