Construction Supervisor

South East Water UK; Snodland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme

5 weeks holiday

Flexible annual leave policy

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Job summary

South East Water UK is seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor to lead on-site operations, enforce CDM compliance, manage shutdowns, and uphold rigorous quality standards across critical infrastructure projects.

The role requires strong communication to keep stakeholders aligned and contractors accountable, with responsibility for maintaining detailed site records and coordinating timelines through project management tools.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in a relevant Construction related discipline or equivalent.
• CSCS Card / CCNSG Safety Passport.
• SSSTS / SMSTS Qualifications.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations and health, safety, environmental requirements.
• Familiarity with NEC contract administration.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes and construction specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate shutdowns using project management tools or OMS systems.
• Competency in maintaining detailed site records and managing project timelines.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or coordination role on construction or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractors adhere to Health, Safety, Environmental, and operational policies, including CDM Regulations.
• Ensure the quality of work, tests, and inspections meet the required standards and specifications.
• Review and monitor contractor resources and progress, maintaining detailed site records.
• Respond to contractor communications and requests for information.
• Regularly report on Health & Safety and CDM compliance.
• Plan and coordinate site shutdowns.
• Assist in the investigation of new schemes and produce cost estimates.
• Liaise with South East Water departments and stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and ensure timely close-out of actions.
• Seek and report efficiencies.

Skills

CDM Regulations

CSCS Card

SSSTS/SMSTS

Quality Assurance

Communication

Site Supervision

Project Shutdowns

Resource & Timelines

Education

HNC/HND in Construction

Tools

OMS systems

Job description

Are you an experienced supervisor looking for a high-impact client side role?

Do you have the expertise to enforce site safety, uphold quality standards, and keep critical infrastructure projects running smoothly?

As a Construction Supervisor, you will be our frontline eyes and ears on site, ensuring our main contractors deliver critical infrastructure projects safely, on time, and to the highest standards.

You’ll take ownership of on-site operations—from leading CDM compliance and managing complex site shutdowns to maintaining rigorous quality assurance and site records.

If you thrive in an active supervisory role where your clear communication keeps stakeholders aligned and contractors accountable, this is your chance to shape the future of our network.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure contractors adhere to South East Water's Health, Safety, Environmental, and operational policies, including CDM Regulations.
• Ensure the quality of work, tests, and inspections meet the required standards and specifications.
• Review and monitor contractor resources and progress, maintaining detailed site records.
• Respond to contractor communications and requests for information.
• Regularly report on Health & Safety and CDM compliance.
• Plan and coordinate site shutdowns.
• Assist in the investigation of new schemes and produce cost estimates.
• Liaise with South East Water departments and stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and ensure timely close-out of actions.
• Seek and report efficiencies.

You’ll need:

Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• HNC/HND in a relevant Construction related discipline or equivalent.
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card / Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG) Safety Passport.
• Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) / Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations and health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Familiarity with NEC contract administration.
• Familiarity with quality assurance processes and construction specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate shutdowns using project management tools or OMS systems.
• Competency in maintaining detailed site records and managing project timelines.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or coordination role on construction or infrastructure projects.

Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Benefits package:

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

What can you expect from your recruitment?

• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.