Site Supervisor - Reservoirs
3 days ago
Bexhill
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 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