Contracts Supervisor - Water Industry
Location: Kettering-based with UK-wide travel
Are you an experienced site supervisor looking to take the lead on specialist projects within the UK water industry? We're recruiting for a Contracts Supervisor to join a well-established contracting division that has been operating for over 35 years.
This role offers the chance to combine hands-on site supervision with planning, preparation, and project delivery, working closely with an expert team to ensure contracts are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
When not on-site, you'll be based at the company's Kettering head office, supporting the wider team with project planning, technical input, and administration. You'll also represent the business on-site, managing squads and overseeing works across clean and wastewater facilities nationwide.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading and supervising on-site teams to deliver filter refurbishment and related projects across potable and wastewater sites
- Liaising with departments before, during, and after contracts to ensure smooth delivery
- Providing technical assistance and problem-solving to maintain innovative working methods
- Managing compliance with QA/QC and health & safety requirements
- Preparing and completing relevant documentation and reports
- Travelling to sites across the UK (including occasional weekend work)
What we're looking for:
- At least 2 years' supervisory experience in the UK water industry
- Previous experience managing teams on-site
- CSCS card (essential) and ideally an EUSR Water Hygiene Card
- Confined space entry experience (CSE/BA certificate preferred)
- Full UK driving licence (trailer licence desirable)
- First Aid at Work certification (preferred)
- Experience operating plant equipment (valid licences desirable)
Why apply?
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Long-established, specialist contractor with a strong reputation in the water industry
- The chance to play a key role in delivering technically challenging, environmentally focused projects across the UK