Water/Wastewater Site Supervisor - Civil Construction

Fawkes and Reece; Falmer, Chatham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor for water and wastewater construction projects across Kent, Sussex and Hampshire. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, manage labour and plant, coordinate subcontractors and ensure works align with programmes and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong health & safety focus and the ability to drive productivity on busy sites.

Qualifications

• SMSTS
• First Aid
• Relevant health & safety certifications
• Relevant utility and operational qualifications
• Additional construction/site management qualifications as applicable

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day running of construction sites, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme requirements.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and operatives to maintain productivity and high standards of workmanship.
• Manage labour, plant, materials and site resources effectively.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with approved designs, specifications, method statements and relevant regulations.
• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Monitor site progress and identify potential delays, risks and operational issues.
• Work closely with Site Agents, Project Managers, engineers and other stakeholders to coordinate activities and resolve problems.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, inspections and daily documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure works are completed to specification.
• Support planning and programming of works to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure site teams comply with company procedures and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate deliveries, plant movements and materials to support efficient site operations.
• Use digital site management and reporting systems to record progress, inspections and relevant site information.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and working practices.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered to the required quality standards and within agreed budgets.

Skills

Site supervision

Subcontractor management

Labour/resource mgmt

H&S compliance

Site planning

Digital site management

Stakeholder communication

Productivity management

Water/wastewater construction

Job description

Fawkes and Reece is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor for water and wastewater construction projects across Kent, Sussex and Hampshire. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, manage labour and plant, coordinate subcontractors and ensure works align with programmes and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong health & safety focus and the ability to drive productivity on busy sites.