Are you ready to take ownership of a key section of works on one of the region’s most important water infrastructure projects?
Do you hold a valid CSCS card and SSSTS certificate required for site supervision?
Do you have proven experience working on water treatment or wider water industry civils projects?
The Opportunity
If you’re a hands on Civils Supervisor who thrives on complex infrastructure work, this is a chance to join a major water treatment expansion project in Leicestershire. Our client is a respected contractor delivering critical upgrades across the UK water sector, and they’re looking for someone who can lead from the front combining technical knowhow with practical site leadership.
You’ll be joining a collaborative team, working on a long-term programme with strong continuity of work, competitive day rates, and the chance to make a visible impact on a flagship scheme.
Your duties and responsibilities will be:
Supervising and working alongside civils operatives on daily tasks including drainage, concrete works, and shuttering joinery.
Ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements.
Leading toolbox talks, daily briefings, and site inductions.
Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and escalating issues where required.
Coordinating materials, plant, and labour to maintain workflow.
Completing site documentation including permits, inspections, and daily records.
Supporting the Site Manager with planning, sequencing, and quality control.
Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, and the wider project team.
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
Valid CSCS card.
SSSTS certification.
Previous experience working on water industry projects (treatment works, pipelines, pumping stations, or similar).
Strong civils background with hands-on ability in shuttering joinery or drainage installation.
Proven experience supervising small teams on active construction sites.
Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements.
It’s great if you also have the following
Confined Space training.
First Aid at Work.
Experience working with major water utility frameworks (e.g., Severn Trent, Anglian Water).
Experience with RAMS, permits, and quality documentation.
Background with Tier 1 or Tier 2 civil engineering contractors.
The setting for the role
You’ll be based full-time on a large water treatment project in Billesdon, Leicestershire, working closely with site teams, subcontractors, and project management. This is a hands on supervisory role where you’ll be both leading and actively contributing to civils delivery. The project environment is fast-paced, safety-driven, and highly collaborative, offering strong continuity of work for the right contractor
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
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