M&E Site Supervisor in Yeovil

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and confident Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Working Site Supervisor to join us. The Working M&E Site Supervisor will manage a small electrical and mechanical site team to support the delivery of the new and innovative Smart Waters schemes across the Wessex Water region. The role involves supervising and assisting with the electrical installation and commissioning of new water quality instruments, ensuring all projects are completed to the highest standards of quality and safety.

What you’ll do

This is a fast-paced and hands-on role working closely with the Site Manager to support the delivery of Smart Waters projects. You’ll be travelling between multiple remote sites daily, and to support you, we will provide a company van, along with the tools and training you need to do the job safely and effectively. You’ll be overseeing the day-to-day health and safety of a small electrical and mechanical team, ensuring safe working practices are consistently maintained. You’ll play a key role in the installation, testing and commissioning of new water quality instruments and associated equipment. You’ll also carry out routine maintenance and calibrations on water quality monitors to ensure they continue to operate reliably.

What you’ll need

• Ideally, you’ll have solid, hands‑on experience in electrical installation and commissioning within the water sector.
• The role requires confidence in fault‑finding and diagnosing issues, so you’ll bring strong technical expertise, excellent problem‑solving skills, and a keen eye for detail.
• You’ll also have an electrical NVQ level 3.
• Hold a Black ECS Management Card.
• Have strong knowledge of construction regulations and legislation.
• Have excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Have the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Have strong problem‑solving skills and good attention to detail.
• Have strong IT and organisational skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

What you’ll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.