Field QA & Safety Supervisor — Smart Water Program

Portsmouth Water; Langstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25 days + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme (up to 15%)

Performance bonus up to 6% of basic

Life Assurance 4x salary

Health & wellbeing support

EV Scheme (after 1 year)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Portsmouth Water is seeking a Smart Supervisor to lead field-based delivery within our Smart Metering Programme. You’ll ensure safety, quality and timely work while coordinating with planners, engineers and field teams across the region.

The role involves on-site supervision, KPI tracking, and proactive risk management to minimise disruption to water supplies. A valid UK driving license and water network knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK driving license and be able to operate in field settings.
• Demonstrate understanding of water networks and related infrastructure.
• Competent with basic computer use and data recording.
• Good command of English and maths; clear communication skills.
• Experience supervising water network infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Assurance function with field activities and root-cause analysis.
• Audit on-site works and support programme decisions and due diligence.
• Assist in health, safety, and risk assessments and ensure CDM compliance.
• Coordinate with Local Highways and contractors to meet KPIs and SLAs.
• Gather and manage audit data, ensuring accurate systems updates.
• Engage with customers and landowners to facilitate access agreements.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Water Networks knowledge

Basic computer skills

English & Maths understanding

Strong communication

Customer service orientation

Supervision of infrastructure works

Education

Higher education certificate

Tools

NRSWA

IOSH Managing Safely

EUSR Water Hygiene

Job description

Portsmouth Water is seeking a Smart Supervisor to lead field-based delivery within our Smart Metering Programme. You’ll ensure safety, quality and timely work while coordinating with planners, engineers and field teams across the region.

The role involves on-site supervision, KPI tracking, and proactive risk management to minimise disruption to water supplies. A valid UK driving license and water network knowledge are essential.