Closing Date
08/09/2025
Job Title: Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC) Supervisor – Water Delivery
Location: Falmer – Hybrid Working
Salary: Circa £55,000
Hours: 37 hours per week
About the role
Are you passionate about driving excellence in construction? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where safety, quality, and innovation come together? Southern Water is looking for a Supervisor to be our eyes and ears on-site, ensuring our infrastructure projects meet the highest quality assurance standards under the NEC Contract.
As a key player in our construction delivery team, you’ll lead quality assurance across major infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. Monitor our Strategic Delivery Partners & Delivery Partners to assure our Project Managers the work meets the Works Information requirements. Champion a “right first time” approach, witnessing critical construction hold points and commissioning tests. Provide expert guidance and mentoring to junior team members and drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance delivery processes.
What you will be responsible for:
1. Supporting the management of health, safety, and security on-site
2. Managing construction inspections and defect resolution
3. Supervisor related contract administration within CEMAR
4. Solving pre-construction and on-site challenges
5. Supporting commissioning activities
6. Assisting delivery teams and reporting
Additional requirements specific to the role
7. Regular travel to construction sites across the region
8. There may be a requirement for limited out-of-hours working in order to meet the business need
What you’ll bring to the role
Essential
9. Strong working knowledge of NEC4 Contract Management with specific understanding of Supervisor duties
10. Background in Civil or Process Engineering, qualified to HNC level or above
11. Proven experience in construction management and contractor supervision
12. Familiarity with key regulatory and industry standards, including CDM, CESWI, WIMES, and Regulation 31
13. Strong communication skills and the ability to produce clear and concise reporting
Desirable
14. NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification.
15. Experience within the water or utilities sector.
About Southern Water
Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025–30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.
You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
We understand that great talent comes in many forms. If this role excites you and you share our commitment to delivering sustainable solutions for our communities, please apply—even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every requirement. We’ll support your growth and development.
If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)
Our Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Additional information:
In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record
check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks, including security vetting.
Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.
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