Technical Compliance Supervisor

Thames Water; Isleworth; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK water utility company is seeking a Technical Compliance Supervisor to oversee team performance and ensure compliance with industry standards. This hybrid role requires a proactive individual with strong organizational skills and experience in supervising teams. The position offers a salary up to £43,000 per annum and benefits including 24 days annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to £43,000 salary

24 days annual leave

Performance-related pay

Contributory pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising a team.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Excellent MS Excel skills.
• Experience in reading and interpreting construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team and oversee performance.
• Build relationships with operational colleagues.
• Conduct site audits and engage with contractors.

Skills

Supervising a team

Organization

Communication skills

Attention to detail

High quality report writing

Inquisitive

Commercial acumen

MS Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of construction techniques

Job description

Overview

As a Technical Compliance Supervisor, you will have a varied role with a mix of field based and office based reviews. Field based reviews will include attending site to assess works done against the scope of works and any relevant standards. Office based reviews will include reviewing images of work done and carrying out data analysis for higher volume, low value works.

What you’ll be doing as a Technical Compliance Supervisor

As a supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the team, including 121s, development and day to day oversight of performance. Building relationships is a key part of the role to work with operational colleagues and suppliers in reviewing procedures and operational delivery against industry standards/best practice. Where necessary the Technical Compliance Advisor will work with a variety of stakeholders and experts to produce guidance documents with the aim of introducing consistent standards across all our works. The Technical Compliance Advisor will be naturally inquisitive, always looking for ways to improve compliance to asset/industry standards and deliver best value for money. With a starter finisher mindset this role will use its tenacity to ensure that improvements are embedded. There will be a strong network of support in place within the operational commercial function which will allow improvements to be made at pace with access to contract managers, quantity surveyors and senior managers. The existing is highly dynamic with the ability to flex resources to meet demands. This adaptability will be a key attribute for the technical compliance advisor to embrace and embed more widely.

Base Location – This is a Hybrid role based within the South West London area.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• Prior experience of supervising a team
• Strong organisation and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive and flexible
• High quality report writing
• Inquisitive
• High level of commercial acumen
• Excellent MS Excel skills
• Experience in reading and interpreting construction drawings/asset standards
• Interpersonal skills/building relationships
• Knowledge of construction techniques
• Methodical approach to quality assurance

What’s in it for you?

• Offering up to £43,000 per annum depending on experience and skills.
• 24 days annual leave
• Travel will be required 1-2 times per week (dependent on business requirements) within the Thames Water estate to conduct site audits, attend contractor meetings and general site engagement.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Hybrid position based out of a convenient depot near your home address.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.