Civils Supervisor

Lanes Group; Penrith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group Ltd, a leading utility services provider, seeks a Civils Supervisor to lead operational teams on designated sites, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery of works within our wastewater and drainage programmes.

You will coordinate resources, monitor progress, review drawings, and maintain strong client and local authority relationships while supporting continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising utilities, wastewater, or civil engineering teams.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience interpreting drawings and engineering documentation.
• Understanding of health, safety and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support operational teams, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate daily activities, resources and workforce planning.
• Maintain relationships with clients, local authorities, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and quality checks for compliance.
• Manage team performance, attendance, development and training needs.
• Ensure crews have tools, materials, plant and equipment required to complete works.
• Oversee fleet, plant and material requirements to support delivery.
• Monitor progress and update records, reports and client systems.

Skills

Supervisory

Stakeholder mgmt

Health & safety

Team leadership

Job description

Lanes Group Ltd is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £650 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Department

Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company specialise in multiple divisions. Yorkshire Water - WWSA provides essential wastewater services to millions of customers and businesses across Yorkshire. From managing sewerage networks to treating wastewater, protecting the environment, and maintaining reservoirs and catchments.

The Team play a vital role in supporting communities across the region and are committed to sustainability, innovation, and customer service, investing in infrastructure and environmental improvements to create a thriving Yorkshire for generations to come.

Purpose of the role

As a Civils Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading operational teams within a designated area, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You will oversee day-to-day activities, coordinate resources, support your teams, and ensure an excellent service is provided to customers and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support operational teams, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with company and client requirements
• Coordinate daily activities, resources, and workforce planning in conjunction with scheduling and planning teams
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients, local authorities, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and quality checks to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Manage team performance, attendance, development, and training needs
• Ensure crews have the appropriate tools, materials, plant, and equipment required to complete works
• Oversee fleet, plant, and material requirements to support operational delivery
• Monitor progress of works and ensure records, reports, and client systems are updated accurately and in a timely manner
• Review and interpret work instructions, specifications, drawings, and engineering documentation
• Produce and review risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work where required
• Provide clear direction and support to operational teams, promoting high standards of performance and professionalism
• Identify and resolve operational issues, escalating where necessary
• Promote a strong health, safety, environmental, and quality culture across all activities
• Ensure all works are completed in compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and relevant legislation

Key Requirements

• Previous supervisory or management experience within utilities, wastewater, drainage, civil engineering, or a related industry
• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Has strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Delivers a high standard of customer service and builds positive working relationships
• Can work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Takes a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Has experience interpreting drawings, specifications, and operational documentation
• Understands health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements within operational environments

Living The Company Values

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow'.

• Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change
• Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts
• Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans
• Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards

Your Contribution to the company

• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies
• Straight talking about the facts of the situation - open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together'

Equality, Diversion & Inclusion

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.

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