Site Supervisor - Wastewater Treatment
Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive day rate + long-term programme work
We're recruiting an experienced Site Supervisor to support the delivery of major upgrade works across water recycling and wastewater treatment facilities in Bristol, working within a long-term water framework programme.
This role will focus on projects within operational treatment plants, including works associated with biogas infrastructure, MEICA installations and civil upgrades within live wastewater environments.
Working directly within the framework delivery team, you will play a key role ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme and regulatory standards.
The Role
As Site Supervisor, you will oversee day-to-day site activities across wastewater treatment and water recycling projects in Bristol, coordinating subcontractors and supporting project delivery across treatment plant upgrades and process improvements.
Operating within live wastewater treatment facilities, you will ensure works are delivered safely while maintaining operational integrity across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise daily site activities across wastewater treatment and water recycling projects
Coordinate works associated with biogas infrastructure, treatment process upgrades and MEICA installations
Manage subcontractors delivering civil, mechanical and electrical works
Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements
Deliver daily site briefings, toolbox talks and safety updates
Maintain site permits, safety documentation and inspection records
Ensure compliance with water authority standards, environmental regulations and site procedures
Monitor quality of workmanship and subcontractor performance
Carry out site inspections in line with method statements, ITPs and project specifications
Support temporary works, lifting activities and confined space operations where required
Assist with materials coordination, plant allocation and progress reporting
Maintain strong communication with the Site Manager, Project Manager and client representatives
About You
You will be an experienced Site Supervisor with a background in wastewater treatment or water recycling projects, ideally with experience working on biogas systems or anaerobic digestion infrastructure.
Essential
Proven experience as a Site Supervisor within the water or wastewater sector
Experience working on water recycling or wastewater treatment plant projects
Experience operating within live operational treatment facilities
Strong understanding of permit systems, safety procedures and site quality standards
Experience supervising subcontractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams
Strong communication and coordination skills
Desirable
Experience working with biogas systems or anaerobic digestion processes
Experience supporting MEICA installation works or treatment plant upgrades
Previous experience working on water framework projects
Qualifications & Certifications
JIB Card / CSCS card
NVQ / 17th - 18th Edition
SSSTS or SMSTS
EUSR SHEA Water
First Aid at Work
Confined Space certification (desirable)
Full UK Driving Licence
What's on Offer
Competitive day rate
Opportunity to work on major wastewater treatment and water recycling projects in Bristol
Long-term involvement within a major AMP water framework programme
Work on technically complex biogas and treatment plant infrastructure upgrades
Stable project environment with an experienced delivery team
If you're a Site Supervisor with wastewater treatment and biogas experience, this is an opportunity to play a key role delivering critical water recycling infrastructure projects across Bristol.
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