Mechanical Site Supervisor - Water Infrastructure

Tilbury Douglas; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Volunteer opportunities

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Professional membership fees

Perks at Work discounts

Flexible Benefits

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Supervisor to lead mechanical installation activities on AMP8 water and wastewater projects across multiple sites in the Reading area.

You will plan, coordinate and supervise safe, compliant progress with civil and electrical teams, maintaining quality records and supporting handover. Relevant qualifications, driving licence and Lean practices are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Supervisor for a principal contractor within water, wastewater or related infrastructure.
• HNC/HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS Card and National Water Hygiene Card.
• Strong knowledge of construction health, safety, environmental and quality requirements, with the ability to coordinate subcontractors and direct labour effectively.
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills, together with a full UK driving licence.
• Experience using Dalux and a First Aid at Work qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical installation activities, providing strong safety, health, wellbeing and environmental leadership and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Plan and coordinate site activities, including pre‑work surveys, Safe Systems of Work, Toolbox Talks and five‑week look‑ahead planning, working closely with civil and electrical teams.
• Maintain accurate site and quality records, including inspections, ITPs, testing records, as‑built information, site diaries, labour returns and allocation sheets.
• Build positive working relationships with clients, designers, subcontractors and other stakeholders, supporting commissioning and handover activities.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, promote best practice and continuous improvement, and support the use of digital tools and Lean Construction principles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Site supervision

Health and safety awareness

Driving licence

First Aid at Work

CSCS Card

National Water Hygiene

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Dalux

Job description

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Mechanical Site Supervisor to lead mechanical installation activities on AMP8 water and wastewater projects across multiple sites in the Reading area.

You will plan, coordinate and supervise safe, compliant progress with civil and electrical teams, maintaining quality records and supporting handover. Relevant qualifications, driving licence and Lean practices are advantageous.