Plumbing Supervisor

MARCH; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable, long-term work

Competitive salary

Supportive management

Career progression

Job summary

MARCH is seeking an experienced Plumbing Supervisor to lead site teams on commercial heating projects across the North of Scotland, including Aberdeen City. You will supervise day-to-day operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing people and projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supervising teams and managing projects.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings & specifications.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification preferred.
• SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing.
• ECS/CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• First Aid at work desirable.
• Gas Safe qualifications desirable (not essential).
• IPAF & PASMA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams on commercial heating projects, manage site operations.
• Ensure H&S standards are implemented and RAMS, TBTs, Weekly Returns, and other docs per policies.
• Plan and manage daily site activities, labour, and resources.
• Ensure works align with drawings, specs, and programme.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality control.
• Enforce site safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• Liaise with Project Managers, contractors, and other trades.
• Monitor progress and report productivity issues or delays.
• Carry out site inspections, testing coordination, and snagging.
• Support and mentor electricians, mates, and apprentices on site.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Reading drawings

Project management

Health & Safety

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

Tools

ECS/CSCS card

Job description

Aberdeen

We are seeking an experienced Plumbing Supervisor to lead site teams on commercial across the region. This role is responsible for supervising day‑to‑day site operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.

The successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader with strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing people and projects.

Projects will be based across the North of Scotland, including (but not limited to): Highland Moray, Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Key Responsibilities

• Lead teams on commercial heating projects, ensure quality standards, and manage site operations.
• Ensure company H&S standards are implemented and upheld on site including completing and administering all RAMS, TBT’s, Weekly Returns and any other documentation in line with company policies.
• Plan and manage daily site activities, labour, and resources.
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with drawings, specifications, and programme.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality control.
• Enforce site health & safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• Liaise effectively with Project Managers, contractors, and other trades.
• Monitor progress and report on productivity and any issues or delays.
• Carry out site inspections, testing coordination, and snagging.
• Support and mentor electricians, mates, and apprentices on site.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in supervising teams and managing projects.
• SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification (preferred).
• ECS / CSCS card.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting technical drawings & specification.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).
• First Aid at work (desirable, can be provided).
• Domestic and/or Commercial Gas Safe qualifications desirable, but not essential.
• IPAF & PASMA (desirable, can be provided).

What We Offer

• Stable, long‑term work on a variety of commercial projects.
• Competitive rate / salary (dependent on experience).
• Supportive management and team‑focused culture.
• Opportunities for progression within a growing business.

About Us

We are MARCH®. The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board.

Why March?

Progress is People.

MARCH has ambitious plans and central to our future growth is attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Whether your role is onsite or office-based, engineering or support, we offer opportunities for all our people to develop their careers and maximise their potential. MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe diverse thinking strengthens engineering, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know