Supervisor

The Clancy Group Limited; Hawley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clancy Group Limited is seeking an experienced CAPEX Supervisor to deliver water mainlaying projects across Sussex and Kent. You will lead site teams, plan works, and ensure safety and quality while coordinating with the client and project management.

This hands‑on supervisory role focuses on keeping works on programme and addressing issues early. You will supervise site activities, ensure RAMS and procedures are followed, conduct inspections, and support testing, commissioning and handover

Qualifications

• SSSTS minimum, SMSTS preferred.
• Streetworks Supervisor qualification/card is required.
• CSCS Gold Card (Supervisor) or equivalent.
• Safe Excavation training is expected.
• Water hygiene training is preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise water mainlaying projects from site set‑up through construction, testing and completion.
• Lead and support site teams, ensuring safety and quality remain at the forefront.
• Plan upcoming works including labour, plant, materials, access and traffic management.

Education

SSSTS

SMSTS

Streetworks Supervisor qualification/card

CSCS Gold Card (Supervisor) or equivalent

Safe Excavation training

Water hygiene training

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

As a proud partner to South East Water, we are looking for an experienced CAPEX Supervisor to join our team, supporting the safe and successful delivery of water mainlaying projects across Sussex and Kent. This is a hands‑on supervisory role where you'll lead and support site teams delivering capital works across the water network. You'll be responsible for ensuring projects are planned and delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards, while working closely with project teams, customers, stakeholders and our client. You'll lead by example, driving high standards across Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, Operational Delivery and Customer Experience, while ensuring works remain on programme and issues are identified and addressed early. Here are some of the activities you will be involved in...

• Supervise water mainlaying projects from site set-up through construction, testing and completion.
• Lead and support site teams, ensuring safety and quality remain at the forefront of everything we do.
• Plan upcoming works, including labour, plant, materials, access and traffic management requirements.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with approved RAMS, construction information and company procedures.
• Carry out regular site inspections and safety audits, identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor progress against the programme and escape potential delays, constraints or additional requirements at an early stage.
• Promote a "right first time" approach, reducing defects, rework, delays and customer disruption.
• Coordinate with the client, project management team, subcontractors and other stakeholders to ensure works progress effectively.
• Ensure site records and project documentation are completed accurately and maintained throughout the works.
• Support the testing, commissioning and handover of completed water mains.
• Ensure teams have the appropriate training, competency, equipment and information required to undertake their work safely.
• Support operational requirements where necessary, including weekend, night and out-of-hours activities associated with project delivery.

  That's why we need people like you to help us. People who enjoy finding new ways to solve problems and get things done., You have previous experience within the water industry, with a strong understanding of water mainlaying and the delivery of clean water infrastructure projects.

• SSSTS as a minimum, with SMSTS preferred.
• Streetworks Supervisor qualification/card.
• CSCS Gold Card (Supervisor) or equivalent.
• Safe Excavation training.
• Relevant water hygiene training.
• Full UK driving licence.

  Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.

You are an experienced Supervisor who is confident leading site teams, planning work, solving problems and making decisions in a live construction environment. Understanding the importance of delivering projects safely, efficiently and to programme while maintaining strong relationships with the client and other stakeholders. A good working knowledge of water main construction, excavations, pipe installation, pressure testing, chlorination, commissioning and reinstatement would be highly advantageous. You should have a strong understanding of health and safety within the utilities/construction sector. Ideally, you will hold:

Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more. We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.