Tunnelling & Water Infrastructure Supervisor

GTS Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS Group Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor/Clerk of Works to oversee tunnelling and water infrastructure projects with a strong focus on safety, design compliance, and regulatory standards.

The initial site will be just north of Manchester. The role is site-based, demanding a 50-hour week from Monday to Friday, with weekend flexibility for critical activities.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of relevant construction experience.
• Significant tunnelling experience within the water industry.
• Experience commissioning potable water assets.
• MCIOB/MICE/MIMechM or equivalent membership.
• CSCS White or Black Card; CITB SMSTS; NEBOSH; EUSR Water Hygiene.
• Medium-risk confined space qualification/experience.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Supervising construction activities across multiple project phases, from compound construction through to excavation, tunnelling and commissioning of potable water assets.
• Reviewing and verifying construction drawings, specifications and contractor submissions.
• Monitoring contractor activities and maintaining detailed site records, inspection reports and progress documentation.
• Challenging and escalating non-compliant or unsuitable construction practices.
• Providing independent assurance to the client.
• Overseeing health, safety and environmental compliance, including medium-risk confined space activities.

Skills

Construction supervision

Site supervision

Tunnelling experience

Water industry experience

CPD commitment

Education

MCIOB, MICE, MIMechM or equivalent

CSCS White or Black Card

CITB SMSTS

NEBOSH

TSTS

C&G 6151

EUSR Water Hygiene

Job description

GTS Group Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor/Clerk of Works to oversee tunnelling and water infrastructure projects with a strong focus on safety, design compliance, and regulatory standards.

The initial site will be just north of Manchester. The role is site-based, demanding a 50-hour week from Monday to Friday, with weekend flexibility for critical activities.