Contracts Supervisor in Kettering - The Recruitment Bar

Contracts Supervisor – Water Industry

Location: Kettering-based with UK-wide travel

Are you an experienced site supervisor looking to take the lead on specialist projects within the UK water industry? We’re recruiting for a Contracts Supervisor to join a well-established contracting division that has been operating for over 35 years.

This role offers the chance to combine hands-on site supervision with planning, preparation, and project delivery, working closely with an expert team to ensure contracts are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

When not on-site, you’ll be based at the company’s Kettering head office, supporting the wider team with project planning, technical input, and administration. You’ll also represent the business on-site, managing squads and overseeing works across clean and wastewater facilities nationwide.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and supervising on-site teams to deliver filter refurbishment and related projects across potable and wastewater sites
• Liaising with departments before, during, and after contracts to ensure smooth delivery
• Providing technical assistance and problem-solving to maintain innovative working methods
• Managing compliance with QA/QC and health & safety requirements
• Preparing and completing relevant documentation and reports
• Travelling to sites across the UK (including occasional weekend work)

What we’re looking for:

• At least 2 years’ supervisory experience in the UK water industry
• Previous experience managing teams on-site
• CSCS card (essential) and ideally an EUSR Water Hygiene Card
• Confined space entry experience (CSE/BA certificate preferred)
• Full UK driving licence (trailer licence desirable)
• First Aid at Work certification (preferred)
• Experience operating plant equipment (valid licences desirable)

Why apply?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Long-established, specialist contractor with a strong reputation in the water industry
• The chance to play a key role in delivering technically challenging, environmentally focused projects across the UK