Site Supervisor - Reservoirs
Job Purpose
This role involves supervising day-to-day construction activities across clean water storage reservoir sites and water treatment works. The Site Supervisor will ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of all works under their control.
To apply for this position candidates should have a Full UK driving Licence and a SSSTS or SMSTS certificate.
Key Responsibilities
Operational
* Ensure successful and timely completion of site works to the highest health, safety, and quality standards.
* Plan current and upcoming work activities, ensuring labour, plant, and materials are in place.
* Build and develop teams to meet all project requirements.
* Manage and control labour, plant, and materials in line with programme objectives.
* Supervise subcontractors and direct labour, ensuring only trained, competent, and authorised individuals undertake tasks.
* Deliver briefings including start-of-shift talks, method statements, risk assessments, and toolbox talks, ensuring full understanding and compliance.
* Ensure works are completed in accordance with approved method statements and relevant risk assessments.
* Support the development of working methods and inputs for programme and method statement preparation.
* Ensure permits are fully completed, validated, and adhered to.
* Maintain accurate allocation sheets, delivery tickets, and plant returns.
* Keep a comprehensive daily site diary, including variations, subcontractor attendance, and key discussions.
* Carry out inspections of plant, equipment, and vehicles, reporting defects immediately.
* Interpret and apply engineering and statutory drawings.
* Act as a positive role model, demonstrating company values and professional behaviour at all times.
Health & Safety
* Take reasonable care for personal safety and the safety of others, and cooperate with all health and safety requirements.
* Maintain a tidy, organised, and safe workplace, ensuring clear access routes for people and plant.
* Understand working arrangements with other contractors to avoid ambiguity around responsibilities.
* Ensure hazardous materials are stored, handled, used, and disposed of in line with COSHH requirements.
* Prevent employees from taking unnecessary risks and ensure no tasks exceed individual capability.
* Stop any unsafe activity and only allow work to resume when conditions are safe.
* Report all incidents, near misses, and injuries immediately and support incident investigations.
* Carry out regular safety inspections and implement recommended actions.
Environmental
* Comply with all environmental legislation and company procedures.
* Monitor and manage site waste effectively.
* Control dust and minimise site nuisance wherever possible.
* Report environmental incidents promptly and support investigations.
* Conduct regular environmental inspections and implement corrective actions.
Quality
* Monitor and maintain high-quality standards on site, ensuring all work meets specification requirements first time.
* Identify, document, and report non-conformances.
Standard Responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to comply with organisational values, policies, and regulatory frameworks, including:
* Code of Conduct
* Health & Safety
* Data protection and IT security
* Regulatory standards and probity
* Risk and internal controls
* HR policies and procedures
* Equality, diversity, and inclusion
Additional duties may be required from time to time, aligned with the level and nature of the role.
Additional Information
Occasional work outside standard hours may be required.
A Basic DBS check is required.
Personal Attributes
* Full driving licence (role involves significant travel).
* Honest, reliable, and professional.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Able to take initiative and work independently.
* Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
* Strong attendance record.
Knowledge & Skills
* Proven experience in a site supervision role within the utilities sector, ideally in the water industry.
* Experience in clean water storage reservoir maintenance is advantageous.
* Knowledge of industry repair techniques such as concrete joint repairs, waterproofing, membrane installation, drainage works, and pipework installation/modification.
Experience
Previous experience supervising operational teams and subcontractors on utility or water infrastructure projects is essential.
Essential Qualifications
* Full driving licence
* EUSR National Water Hygiene
* SMSTS or SSSTS
* Competent in basic IT systems (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Desirable Qualifications
* First Aid at Work
* Confined Space (Medium Risk)
* SEATS
* Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor
* Vehicle Marshall training
* Manual Handling
* Cat & Genny / Safe Digging
* CSCS
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