Construction Supervisor in Chelmsford

About the roleConstruction Supervisor – Network Design & ConstructionFull TimePermanentSalary – up to 54,200 depending on experienceLocation – EssexField based role across Essex - Van and fuel card providedAbout the roleWe’ve an exciting new opportunity for a Construction Supervisor to join our Network Design and Construction team in the Assets Directorate. This role will ensure the effective delivery of high quality and commercially competitive mains renewals, lead renewal, diversions and new development projects.Our team is dedicated to designing, planning and safely installing the network infrastructure that delivers water to our customers. You’ll take ownership of schemes, building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the effective delivery of capital works whilst minimising the impact on our customers and their communities. You will work in partnership with the asset owners and others to ensure all work follows correct process and is delivered safely and without risk to our customers or ODIs.We’re looking for you to be accountable for crews working across the Essex operating area. You’ll be responsible for managing people and resources to ensure all planned work is delivered in time and under budget. Progress on sites is monitored, with performance measured and addressed appropriately through continuous improvement and escalated where the solution is outside of your controlTo be successful, you’ll need to demonstrate that you have a high level of technical aptitude with excellent problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple demands from your team, ensuring that all construction activities are delivered in line with our guidelines on health and safety, water quality, environmental and cost management.We are looking for someone with great team-building skills, and a strong focus on commercial performance management and engagement, along with an ability and desire to create an open and positive working environment that people want to join. You’ll ensure that high standards of health and safety are always adhered to as well as ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with the NRSWA signing, guarding and traffic management requirements.About youIt would be advantageous to have experience in a supervisory or management position or exhibit relevant leadership behaviours; and be confident working collaboratively with contract partners and stakeholders across the business.You’ll ideally have experience of isolation operations on a water network, i.e. safety procedures and an understanding of hydraulics and the effects this can have on pipe integrity. You’ll previously have worked with deep excavations, large diameter repairs and been exposed to the operation of a large plant and equipment.A full UK driving licence is required for the role. You’ll be a great communicator and be able to exchange information to a very high standard with both internal and external customers.You’ll be a great communicator and be able to exchange information to a very high standard with both internal and external customers. You’ll also demonstrate confidence and assertiveness when delivering important updates or requesting actions, ensuring clarity and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.You’ll have proven experience being technically minded and be able to work unsupervised and organise your own time and priorities. We’re looking for you to be self-motivated and a good problem solver with the ability to work flexibly and prioritise tasks effectively.Our benefitsWe’re a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues.Benefits to include, here’s just a few of them:Enhanced maternity payEnhanced annual leave with additional special leave for Christmas Eve and New Year’s EveCompany pension schemeDigital GPAward winning wellbeing websiteEmployee Assistance ProgrammeLife assuranceQualification loansProfessional subscriptionBuy and sell annual leaveDiscounts and cashback offersHere at Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity which means bringing your full self to work. We encourage and welcome all applications, as we believe and strive to be an equal opportunity employer committed in having a diverse community represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation. We have our colleague network groups, including Rainbow Support Network (LGBT+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks too.About usHere are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, and that female candidates are less likely to apply if they don’t have the full range of skills, however if you have some of the skills listed, we 'd encourage you to apply.NWG at a glance:Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come.We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business.Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.About usNWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.We are proud to serve our customers and we're committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. .vidcenter { display: flex; justify-content: center; } .videoContent, .videoContent iframe { min-height:325px; } @media only screen and (max-width: 768px) { .videoContent, .videoContent iframe { min-height:300px; } } Our valuesOur values describe our main principles, qualities and attributes. They are the guiding principles which define who we are, what we do and how we do it. They make us different from our competitors and guide our decisions and actions to drive us towards our vision.Our values are:Results DrivenWe take responsibility for achieving excellent business results.EthicalWe are open and honest and meet our commitments with a responsible approach to the environment and our communities.Customer FocusedWe aim to exceed the expectations of our internal and external customers. .theTeam span { display:block; } .theTeam.squareImage img { } .theTeam.large img{ max-width:200px; } .img-75 img { width:50%; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-50 img { width:50%; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-25 img { width:50%; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-50 img { width:50px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-100 img { width:100px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-150 img { width:100px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-200 img { width:200px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-250 img { width:250px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-300 img { width:300px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-350 img { width:350px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-400 img { width:400px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-450 img { width:450px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-500 img { width:500px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .theTeam img { max-width:100%; } InnovativeWe continuously strive for innovative and better ways to deliver our business.One TeamWe work together consistently, promoting co-operation, to achieve our corporate objectives. .theTeam span { display:block; } .theTeam.squareImage img { } .theTeam.large img{ max-width:200px; } .img-75 img { width:50%; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-50 img { width:50%; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-25 img { width:50%; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-50 img { width:50px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-100 img { width:100px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-150 img { width:100px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-200 img { width:200px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-250 img { width:250px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-300 img { width:300px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-350 img { width:350px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-400 img { width:400px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-450 img { width:450px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .img-fixed-500 img { width:500px; margin:0 auto; display:block; } .theTeam img { max-width:100%; } Our galleryPreviousNext .carousel-control-prev-icon, .carousel-control-next-icon { background-size: 40px; padding: 30px; } Colleague benefitsWe’re the great company we are because of you – our people. As our way of saying thanks, you'll be eligible to some of our wide range of benefits and discounts to take advantage of.To find out more about our benefits, see our benefits booklet attached to this advert.Eyecare Discounted MedicalsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle2workBuying & selling annual leaveLong service awardsSalary sacrifice car schemeComputerLoansAward winning wellbeing siteNWG savings schemeCompany pension schemePre-retirement workshopsLife assuranceChristmas savings clubDiscounts & cashback offersQualification loanDocuments