Civils Supervisor - Utilities & Water Projects

Lanes Group; Penrith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a Civils Supervisor to lead operational teams across Yorkshire Water - WWSA, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You will coordinate resources, plan daily activities and maintain strong client relationships to support service delivery.

You will supervise site activities, conduct inspections and drive continuous improvement, while ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Full UK driving licence

Communication

Customer service

Deadlines

Problem solving

Drawing interpretation

HSE/QA awareness

Job description

Lanes Group is seeking a Civils Supervisor to lead operational teams across Yorkshire Water - WWSA, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You will coordinate resources, plan daily activities and maintain strong client relationships to support service delivery.

You will supervise site activities, conduct inspections and drive continuous improvement, while ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.