Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
ECC Supervisor
Supervise and ensure quality of water infrastructure construction under NEC contracts.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this position you will act as the eyes and ears on‑site, ensuring that major infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects meet the highest quality‑assurance standards under the NEC contract. You will monitor Strategic Delivery Partners and Delivery Partners, champion a ‘right first time’ approach, witness critical construction hold points and commissioning tests, and mentor junior team members while pursuing continuous improvement. • Support health, safety and security management on‑site. • Manage construction inspections and resolve defects. • Administer supervisor‑related contracts within CEMAR. • Resolve pre‑construction and on‑site challenges. • Support commissioning activities. • Assist delivery teams and produce reports. • Travel regularly to construction sites across the region. • Provide limited out‑of‑hours availability when required.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸construction inspections
- ▸defect resolution
- ▸cemar admin
- ▸commissioning support
- ▸site reporting
- ▸quality assurance
What You Bring
The role requires a strong working knowledge of NEC4 contract management, specifically supervisor duties, and a background in civil or process engineering at HNC level or above. Proven experience in construction management and contractor supervision, familiarity with CDM, CESWI, WIMES and Regulation 31, and excellent communication and reporting skills are essential. A NEBOSH qualification and water‑sector experience are desirable. • Possess strong NEC4 contract‑management knowledge, especially supervisor duties. • Hold a Civil or Process Engineering qualification (HNC level or higher). • Demonstrate proven construction‑management and contractor‑supervision experience. • Be familiar with CDM, CESWI, WIMES and Regulation 31 standards. • Communicate clearly and produce concise reporting. • (Desirable) Hold a NEBOSH health & safety qualification. • (Desirable) Have experience in the water or utilities sector.
Requirements
- ▸nec4
- ▸civil eng
- ▸construction
- ▸supervision
- ▸nebosh
- ▸water
Benefits
Southern Water is leading a transformation of the UK water industry with a £7.8 bn investment programme for 2025‑30, offering an unparalleled opportunity to influence strategic decisions and create long‑term value. You will work alongside a skilled leadership team in a dynamic environment where your impact on resilience, sustainability and service excellence is recognised.
Work Environment
Onsite