Contracts Supervisor - Water

The Recruitment Bar; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contracting firm is seeking a Contracts Supervisor for the water industry, based in Kettering, with UK-wide travel. The role involves supervising teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing projects across potable and wastewater sites. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years' supervisory experience in the UK water industry and hold a CSCS card. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on environmentally focused projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-established company

Key role in challenging projects

Qualifications

• 2+ years' supervisory experience in the UK water industry required.
• Proven track record managing teams on-site.
• CSCS card is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise on-site teams for projects across potable and wastewater sites.
• Liaise with departments to ensure smooth delivery.
• Prepare documentation and reports for projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience in the UK water industry

Team management

Compliance with QA/QC and health & safety

Technical assistance

Education

CSCS card

EUSR Water Hygiene Card (ideally)

First Aid at Work certification (preferred)

Confined space entry experience (CSE/BA certificate preferred)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

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