Drainage Supervisor

Elvet Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A large family-run utilities contractor is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee drainage projects across Yorkshire. This role involves managing live sites from excavation setup to reinstatement, ensuring safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will have prior supervisory experience in drainage/utilities and hold necessary safety certifications. The compensation package includes a competitive salary of up to £47,000, a company vehicle or allowance, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Company vehicle or £7k allowance

21 days + statutory annual leave

Life assurance

5% pension

Qualifications

• Experience as Supervisor on excavations and drainage/utilities.
• Proficient in shoring and best practice temporary works.
• Possessing relevant safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage deep excavations safely.
• Oversee site documentation and deliver briefings.
• Conduct health and safety checks on site.

Skills

Supervising excavations

Health and Safety checks

Communication with stakeholders

Education

CSCS

SSSTS

First Aid

Driving License

NRSWA Supervisor

BTEC / HNC / HND / NVQ / Degree in relevant field

Job description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced drainage services Site Supervisor on behalf of a large family‑run utilities contractor to oversee projects across Yorkshire and surrounding areas...

The contractor have been operating for 50+ years mainly across Yorkshire and have built a popular reputation within their specialist workstreams delivering: sewer rehabs, drainage CCTV surveys, jetting / lining, sewer unblocking and similar work. They work across both commercial & residential sectors. They have a company group turnover of circa. £50m so show a track record of successful growth. They have in‑house excavations and reinstatement teams meaning they can offer a full turnkey drainage services package for clients.

The Supervisor will be responsible for managing live sites at different stages from excavation setup through to reinstatement & finishing.

Duties / Responsibilities as Site Supervisor

• Set up & manage deep excavations safely
• Site documentation
• Delivering briefings to workforce
• Delivering toolbox talks
• Material checks / plant checks
• Inductions for workforce
• General supervision in daily work on site
• Health and Safety checks on site
• Dealing with external stakeholders & customers

Experience required as Site Supervisor

• Must have experience as Supervisor on excavations, drainage / utilities
• Must have experience of shoring & best practice temporary works
• Must hold: CSCS, SSSTS, First Aid and full driving license.
• Beneficial: NRSWA Supervisor / SWQR Supervisor, Deep Excavations, Confined Spaces & similar
• Beneficial: BTEC / HNC / HND / NVQ / Degree in relevant field

Remuneration

• A salary of up to £47,000 (dependant upon experience) plus: company vehicle or £7k allowance, fuel, 21 days + statutory annual leave, life assurance, 5% pension and other benefits.

For more information reach out to Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment