Remedials Supervisor

Severn Trent Water; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utilities provider in Birmingham is seeking a Remedials Supervisor to lead the remediation of potable water structures. This role involves conducting inspections, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and driving improvements. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of water hygiene, and a valid UK driving licence. With competitive remuneration and a commitment to sustainability, this is a chance to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave option

Dedicated training and development

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a proactive mindset.
• Qualified in health, safety, environmental standards, and water hygiene.
• Knowledge of potable water tanks and water-tightening materials.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate resources for remediation of potable water structures.
• Deliver annual potable tank inspection programme.
• Maintain environmental and safety compliance.
• Drive efficiency and implement solutions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Health & Safety standards knowledge

Environmental compliance

Water hygiene knowledge

Problem-solving

Tools

MS Office

Mobile applications

Job description

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Salary (£): Up to £45,000 (depending on experience)

Remedials Supervisor

We’re dedicated to protecting the environment and enhancing the communities we serve. Our mission goes beyond delivering one of life’s essentials; we’re committed to sustainability and making a positive difference across our region. Join us to be part of something meaningful and lasting that will leave a legacy for generations to come.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want to talk to you.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our Potable Tanks Team. You’ll play a key part in being responsible for leading and coordinating resources for the remediation of potable water structures, including pre-site inspections to ensure safety, accessibility, and logistics.

Deliver flood testing and cleaning programs while maintaining compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Water Hygiene standards. Collaborate with stakeholders, champion water quality, and drive continuous improvement. Ensure remedial work meets required standards, capture accurate data for asset grading, and provide consistent care for all potable tanks regardless of size or location.

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

Deliver annual potable tank inspection programme in collaboration with Assurance Specialists and Treatment Teams, ensuring adherence to SLA requirements.

Lead remediation activities, including scope analysis, resource planning, and material ordering, while managing site works under CDM regulations with all permits in place.

Maintain environmental and safety compliance, ensuring proper material handling, disposal, and reporting of any health and safety concerns.

Drive efficiency and resilience by identifying blockers, implementing solutions, seeking innovations in products and processes, and engaging stakeholders effectively.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE

The successful candidate will have strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a proactive mindset. Qualified in health, safety, environmental standards, and water hygiene, with knowledge of potable water tanks and water‑tightening materials. IT literate, able to use mobile applications and MS Office, Holds a full UK driving licence. The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care.

Is that you?

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award‑winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Family friendly policies

WHATS NEXT?

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.