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Job Title: Site Supervisor – Smart Metering (Essex & Suffolk Water) Location: Suffolk (Field-bas... Job Title: Site Supervisor – Smart Metering (Essex & Suffolk Water) Location: Suffolk (Field-based) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Reports to: Delivery ManagerRole OverviewWe are seeking a proactive and safety-focused Site Supervisor to oversee daily field operations on our Smart Water Metering Contract across Essex and/or Suffolk. The successful candidate will play a key role in supervising site activities, ensuring all work is delivered to a high standard of safety, quality, and compliance.This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership and communication skills, who is well-versed in street works, site safety, and utility regulations. NSWRA Supervisor Units and EUSR Water Hygiene certification are mandatory. Key Responsibilities Daily Site Supervision: Oversee and coordinate the activities of smart metering installation teams, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with contract and regulatory standards.Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety regulations, including the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), and enforce all safety protocols on site.Quality Assurance: Monitor the quality of installation works, conduct audits and inspections, and ensure any non-conformances are addressed and closed out promptly.Site Coordination: Liaise with delivery managers, planners, and engineers to ensure efficient site setups, traffic management, reinstatement, and client requirements are met.Customer Interaction: Act as a site-level point of contact for customer queries, complaints, or access issues. Support teams in delivering a positive customer experience.Team Support & Briefings: Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks, and support operational teams in the field. Ensure teams are fully briefed on job requirements, risks, and safety measures.Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate site records, safety checks, and daily progress updates. Report incidents, near misses, and site issues in a timely manner.  Required Qualifications & Certifications NRSWA Supervisor Units (Essential – Must be valid)EUSR Water Hygiene Card (Essential – Must be valid)Full UK Driving LicenceExperience supervising street works, utility or metering teamsGood working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practices in utility environments  Desirable Experience & Skills Previous experience in smart water metering or similar work streamFirst Aid at Work certificationStrong understanding of reinstatement practices and traffic managementCompetent using handheld/mobile technology for reporting and auditingAbility to work independently and manage multiple teams across a geographic region  What We Offer Competitive salary and company vehicleFuel card and equipment providedOngoing training and development opportunitiesSupportive and safety-first working culture  Base Location: Suffolk Depot (with regular travel across Suffolk and occasionally Essex), mainly site based Working Hours: Monday–Friday (occasional evening or weekend visits may be required)