Civils Site Supervisor - Leicestershire and Derbyshire

SevernTrentLife; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in the UK is seeking a Civils Site Supervisor to manage sewerage repairs in the Leicestershire and Derbyshire area. This role involves coordinating reactive repairs, ensuring safety and efficiency, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and a strong health & safety focus. The position offers competitive benefits including a bonus and a comprehensive training program.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Family-friendly policies

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory or management position preferred.
• Ability to manage under pressure and solve problems effectively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage reactive repairs and conduct site assessments.
• Ensure timely and safe completion of tasks.
• Provide on-site technical support and conduct audits.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Health & Safety mindset

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

Everything you need to know

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Waste Network team as a Civils Site Supervisor across the Leicestershire and Derbyshire area; duties will be based out of our Leicester Water Centre. This role is to take ownership and accountability for the correct scoping and promotion of reactive repairs across your area of responsibility, covering civils repairs, patching and lining repairs and frame and cover replacements.

Taking ownership of reactive repairs to the sewerage network, you''ll build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the effective delivery of operational works whilst minimising the impact on our customers and their communities. This will be done by working in partnership with the Reactive Leads, Reactive sewer services, Planning and Scheduling teams and our delivery contract partners. Ensuring all promoted work follows correct process and is delivered safely, cost effectively and without risk to our customers or ODIs.

The role will include being part of a company standby rota which operates 24/7, 365 days a year. The role will include working across different regions or areas as required.

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• Manage reactive repairs, using data to prioritise critical tasks.
• Conduct site assessments and coordinate with utility owners.
• Ensure timely and safe completion of repairs linked to mitigation jobs
• Review and authorise supplier risk and method statements.
• Provide on-site technical support and conduct safety audits.
• Oversee the repair budget and ensure proper accounting.
• Address early warnings and attend performance meetings.
• Handle customer issues and third-party insurance claims.
• Manage recharges to third parties and maintain relationships with sewer services and planning teams.
• Assist the Reactive Repair Manager as needed.

What we’re looking for

It would be advantageous to have experience in supervisory or management position or exhibit relevant leadership behaviours and be confident working collaboratively with contract partners and stakeholders across a large geographical area.

Some other advantageous skills needed would be:

• A strong H&S focused mindset, ensuring that no one is hurt or made unwell by our activities.
• A passion for identifying and delivering opportunities for improvement across a wide group of stakeholders.
• The ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm in times of high work volume to add value to the customer at all levels.
• The ability to proactively diagnose and solve problems to give a right first time solution.
• The capacity to articulate and interpret technical information and specifications.
• Ability to work well within a team and also alone using own initiative.
• Strong people skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to adapt your approach as required.
• Innovative with ability to provide a variety of solutions to problems that occur.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

How we’ll reward and care for you

It''s not just a job; it''s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you''ll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500, which is subject to eligibility)
• Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Two paid volunteering days per year

Let’s go

We can''t wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We''ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.