Site Supervisor

MWH Treatment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MWH Treatment is seeking a Site Supervisor to oversee civil works across Anglian Water sites. You will manage on-site labour and subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality, and environmental standards are met.

You will plan, supervise, and drive progress while promoting best practice and a proactive safety culture across water infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• CSCS Supervisor card required.
• CITB SMSTS/SSSTS and First Aid qualifications required.
• CPCS Lift Supervisor and Temporary Works Supervisor accreditations are desirable.
• NRSWA Supervisor and HSG47 training for underground service avoidance.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with ability to motivate site teams and subcontractors.
• Practical, problem-solving approach with strong organisational and planning skills.
• IT literacy and openness to adopting new technologies and digital tools.
• Track record of delivering projects safely, on time and to a high standard in construction or water sector.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of site operatives and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, statutory regulations and approved method statements.
• Carry out site inspections, toolbox talks and pre-start briefings to promote safety culture.
• Monitor temporary works, plant checks, permits and ensure safe delivery of works.
• Lead by example on site and promote near-miss reporting and good housekeeping.
• Drive quality by ensuring inspection and test plans are followed and works are right first time.
• Track and report daily progress and resolve issues impacting delivery or budget.
• Order, coordinate and manage construction plant and materials.
• Support and mentor site teams, fostering knowledge sharing and growth.
• Build professional relationships with colleagues, subcontractors, customers and the public.

Skills

Site supervision

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Planning

Communication

IT literacy

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Construction team with a Site Supervisor based across our Anglian Water Sites

As a Site Supervisor, you’ll oversee the safe and efficient delivery of civil works across our water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working closely with Site and Construction Managers, you’ll manage direct labour and subcontractors on site, ensuring all activities meet safety, quality, and environmental standards. You’ll play a key role in planning, supervising, and driving progress, while promoting best practice and fostering a proactive safety culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of site operatives and subcontractors

• Ensure compliance with @one requirements, statutory regulations, and approved method statements

• Carry out site inspections, toolbox talks, and pre-start briefings to embed a strong safety culture

• Monitor temporary works, plant checks, permits, and ensure all works are delivered safely and compliantly

• Lead by example on site, actively promoting near-miss reporting and good housekeeping standards

• Drive quality by ensuring inspection and test plans are followed and works are “right first time”

• Track and report daily progress, resolving any issues that could affect delivery or budget

• Order, coordinate, and manage construction plant and materials efficiently

• Support and mentor site teams, encouraging knowledge sharing and professional growth

• Build strong relationships with colleagues, subcontractors, customers, and the public, maintaining respect and professionalism at all times

Requirements

• A CSCS Supervisor card and proven supervisory experience in civil construction works
• CITB SMSTS/SSSTS and First Aid qualifications
• CPCS Lift Supervisor and Temporary Works Supervisor accreditations (desirable)
• NRSWA Supervisor and HSG47 training in underground service avoidance
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate site teams and subcontractors
• A practical, problem-solving approach with strong organisational and planning skills
• IT literacy and an openness to adopting new technologies and digital tools
• A track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and to a high standard within the construction or water sector