Superintendent - Water
Superintendent – Water
An experienced water industry professional is required to lead the safe, efficient and compliant operation of water treatment, storage and distribution assets. This is a key operational leadership role, responsible for maintaining reliable service delivery, supporting regulatory compliance and ensuring that work is carried out to the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental performance.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and supervise operational teams across water treatment and network assets, providing clear direction, coaching and performance management.
- Oversee daily operations, maintenance activities, planned works and emergency responses to ensure continuity and resilience of supply.
- Monitor asset performance, water quality, process efficiency and operational risks, taking prompt corrective action where required.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, drinking water regulations, environmental permits, company procedures and industry standards.
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, control room teams and other stakeholders to plan works and resolve operational issues effectively.
- Review incidents, failures and near misses, leading investigations and implementing sustainable improvement actions.
- Manage operational records, reports, audits and performance information, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Support the development of emergency plans, business continuity arrangements and asset resilience strategies.
About you
You will have substantial experience in water operations, treatment, distribution or a closely related utilities environment, together with proven experience of supervising teams and managing operational performance. A sound understanding of water quality, process control, asset management and regulatory requirements is essential.
You should be a confident decision-maker who remains calm under pressure and can communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, regulators and members of the public. Strong organisational skills, a practical approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement are also required.
Essential requirements
- Relevant technical qualification or equivalent practical experience in water, engineering or utilities.
- Demonstrable experience leading operational teams in a safety-critical environment.
- Knowledge of risk assessment, permit-to-work systems and incident management.
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to respond to operational requirements, including occasional out-of-hours incidents.
Superintendent - Water
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