Site Mechanical Supervisor

Anglian Water Services Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company in Cambridgeshire seeks a Site Mechanical Supervisor to oversee mechanical works on site. You will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, supervise teams, and promote quality standards. The ideal candidate has experience in mechanical supervision, holds a CSCS Supervisor card, and is familiar with the water or construction industry.

Qualifications

• CSCS Supervisor card and experience in a mechanical supervisory role.
• Mechanical qualifications and experience in the water or construction industry.
• CITB SMSTS/SSSTS and First Aid at Work qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily site activities and coordinate teams.
• Ensure safety compliance with HSE legislation.
• Conduct site inspections and quality checks.

Skills

Supervision of mechanical works

Health and safety compliance

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Experience in construction industry

Education

CSCS Supervisor card

Mechanical qualifications

CITB SMSTS/SSSTS

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

As a Site Mechanical Supervisor, you'll play a key role in delivering complex water and/or wastewater projects across our programme. Working closely with the Site Manager and wider delivery team, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of mechanical works on site, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency at every stage. You'll manage direct labour teams and sub-contractors, drive progress against programme milestones, and maintain the highest standards of compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervise daily site activities, coordinating direct labour and subcontractors to meet programme targets.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely in line with HSE legislation, @one requirements, and approved method statements.
• Lead toolbox talks, pre‑start briefings, and promote a proactive safety culture, encouraging near‑miss reporting and behavioural safety practices.
• Carry out regular site inspections of plant, equipment, and works, ensuring compliance with temporary works and permit requirements.
• Monitor and track daily work outputs, reporting progress and issues promptly to the Site Manager.
• Champion quality by ensuring inspection and test plans are followed and works are "right first time".
• Manage plant, equipment, and material requirements to support efficient site operations.
• Promote the adoption of digital tools and innovative working practices to improve site performance.
• Support continuous improvement and share knowledge to develop site teams and operatives.

Qualifications

• A CSCS Supervisor card and proven experience in a similar mechanical supervisory role.
• Mechanical qualifications with experience in the water or construction industry.
• CITB SMSTS/SSSTS and First Aid at Work qualifications.
• CPCS Lift Supervisor and Temporary Works Supervisor accreditations (desirable).
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality management requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and mentor site teams.
• A practical, problem‑solving approach and confidence in decision‑making.
• IT skills and a willingness to adopt digital ways of working.