Senior Plumbing & Gas Site Supervisor
Location:Whickham / Regional Sites (UK)
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Hours:8:30am 5:00pm (Monday to Friday) + overtime as required
Salary:£45,000 £55,000 (DOE) + overtime (time & a half) + bonuses
Job Type:Full-time, Permanent
About the Company
Our client is a growing, quality-driven plumbing and gas engineering business delivering high-standard solutions across both commercial and residential projects.
With a strong reputation for workmanship, reliability, and client satisfaction, the business is continuing to expand creating an opportunity for an experienced Senior Plumbing & Gas Site Supervisor to play a key role in shaping site delivery and supporting the next phase of growth.
The Role
This is not a desk-based position. Youll be a hands-on leader, working across multiple sites, supporting engineers, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Youll work closely with senior leadership, taking responsibility for coordinating projects, mentoring engineers, and contributing to the commercial and technical success of the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Planning, coordinating and overseeing multiple live site operations
* Leading, mentoring and supporting engineers, apprentices and new starters
* Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
* Providing on-site technical guidance, particularly around pipework, plant systems and heating installations
* Liaising with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and other trades
* Supporting project delivery from initial scope through to completion
* Assisting with pricing, quoting and job specification
* Ensuring all work meets quality, safety and Gas Safe compliance standards
* Troubleshooting and stepping in hands-on where required
* Supporting scheduling, resource planning and overall project organisation
* Supporting commercial planning and resource allocation
About You
Youll be an experienced Plumbing & Gas professional who is confident leading teams, managing sites, and communicating with clients while still being technically strong and hands-on when needed.
* Proven experience in a supervisory, lead engineer or site management role
* Strong background in plumbing and gas engineering (domestic and/or commercial)
* Excellent understanding of plant rooms, heating systems and pipework layouts
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
* Experience managing multiple engineers and coordinating workloads
* Confident communicator with strong leadership and mentoring ability
* Commercial awareness, with some exposure to pricing or quoting advantageous xxuwjjq
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Confident hands-on engineer able to step in on site when required
Qualifications (typical / desirable):
* Gas Safe registered (CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1)
* NVQ / City & Guilds in Plumbing & Heating
* CSCS / CITB card
* Commercial gas qualifications (advantageous but not essential)
Whats in it for you?
* Overtime opportunities / additional earning potential
* Company vehicle or allowance
* Pension and holiday package
* Ongoing training and development support (including commercial upskilling)
* Clear progression pathway into senior management
* Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, ambitious business
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