Site Supervisor - Reservoirs

Ceto Talent; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceto Talent is recruiting a Site Supervisor - Reservoirs in the UK to oversee day-to-day construction activities across clean water storage reservoir sites and water treatment works, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.

The role requires a Full UK driving licence and a SSSTS or SMSTS certificate, with proven supervision experience in utilities or water infrastructure, and the ability to lead teams, manage resources, and uphold health, safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification required.
• EUSR National Water Hygiene certification preferred.
• Competent in basic IT systems (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day construction activities across reservoir/sites and water treatment works.
• Plan current and upcoming work, ensuring labour, plant and materials are in place.
• Build and develop teams to meet project requirements.
• Manage labour, plant and materials in line with programme objectives.
• Supervise subcontractors and direct labour, ensuring trained, competent personnel.
• Deliver start-of-shift briefings, method statements, risk assessments and toolbox talks.

Skills

Full driving licence

SMSTS/SSSTS

EUSR National Water Hygiene

IT literacy

Education

First Aid at Work

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Title

Site Supervisor - Reservoirs

Job Purpose

This role involves supervising day-to-day construction activities across clean water storage reservoir sites and water treatment works. The Site Supervisor will ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of all works under their control.

To apply for this position candidates should have Full UK driving Licence and a SSSTS or SMSTS certificate.

Key Responsibilities

Operational

• Ensure successful and timely completion of site works to the highest health, safety, and quality standards.


• Plan current and upcoming work activities, ensuring labour, plant, and materials are in place.


• Build and develop teams to meet all project requirements.


• Manage and control labour, plant, and materials in line with programme objectives.


• Supervise subcontractors and direct labour, ensuring only trained, competent, and authorised individuals undertake tasks.


• Deliver briefings including start-of-shift talks, method statements, risk assessments, and toolbox talks, ensuring full understanding and compliance.


• Ensure works are completed in accordance with approved method statements and relevant risk assessments.


• Support the development of working methods and inputs for programme and method statement preparation.


• Ensure permits are fully completed, validated, and adhered to.


• Maintain accurate allocation sheets, delivery tickets, and plant returns.


• Keep a comprehensive daily site diary, including variations, subcontractor attendance, and key discussions.


• Carry out inspections of plant, equipment, and vehicles, reporting defects immediately.


• Interpret and apply engineering and statutory drawings.


• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating company values and professional behaviour at all times.

Health & Safety

• Take reasonable care for personal safety and the safety of others, and cooperate with all health and safety requirements.


• Maintain a tidy, organised, and safe workplace, ensuring clear access routes for people and plant.


• Understand working arrangements with other contractors to avoid ambiguity around responsibilities.


• Ensure hazardous materials are stored, handled, used, and disposed of in line with COSHH requirements.


• Prevent employees from taking unnecessary risks and ensure no tasks exceed individual capability.


• Stop any unsafe activity and only allow work to resume when conditions are safe.


• Report all incidents, near misses, and injuries immediately and support incident investigations.


• Carry out regular safety inspections and implement recommended actions.

Environmental

• Comply with all environmental legislation and company procedures.


• Monitor and manage site waste effectively.


• Control dust and minimise site nuisance wherever possible.


• Report environmental incidents promptly and support investigations.


• Conduct regular environmental inspections and implement corrective actions.

Quality

• Monitor and maintain high-quality standards on site, ensuring all work meets specification requirements first time.


• Identify, document, and report non-conformances.

Standard Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to comply with organisational values, policies, and regulatory frameworks, including:


• Code of Conduct


• Health & Safety


• Data protection and IT security


• Regulatory standards and probity


• Risk and internal controls


• HR policies and procedures


• Equality, diversity, and inclusion


• Additional duties may be required from time to time, aligned with the level and nature of the role.

Additional Information

Occasional work outside standard hours may be required.

A Basic DBS check is required.

Personal Attributes

• Full driving licence (role involves significant travel).


• Honest, reliable, and professional.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Able to take initiative and work independently.


• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.


• Strong attendance record.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven experience in a site supervision role within the utilities sector, ideally in the water industry.


• Experience in clean water storage reservoir maintenance is advantageous.


• Knowledge of industry repair techniques such as concrete joint repairs, waterproofing, membrane installation, drainage works, and pipework installation/modification.

Experience

• Previous experience supervising operational teams and subcontractors on utility or water infrastructure projects is essential.

Essential Qualifications

• Full driving licence


• EUSR National Water Hygiene


• SMSTS or SSSTS


• Competent in basic IT systems (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid at Work


• Confined Space (Medium Risk)


• SEATS


• Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor


• Vehicle Marshall training


• Manual Handling


• Cat & Genny / Safe Digging


• CSCS