Water/Wastewater Superintendent

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Water/Wastewater Superintendent

An experienced Water/Wastewater Superintendent is required to oversee the safe, efficient and compliant operation of water treatment, wastewater treatment and associated distribution systems. This is a key operational leadership role, responsible for maintaining reliable services, supporting regulatory compliance and ensuring that assets, people and processes perform to the required standards.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance and performance of water and wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Manage operational teams, including scheduling, supervision, training, performance and resource allocation.
  • Monitor treatment processes, water quality, discharge performance, flows, pressures and plant efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental permits, health and safety legislation, operating procedures and industry standards.
  • Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, shutdowns, inspections and emergency response activities.
  • Investigate incidents, equipment failures, process deviations and customer-impacting events, implementing effective corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate operational records, compliance documentation, reports and performance data.
  • Work closely with contractors, technical specialists, regulators and internal stakeholders to deliver operational improvements.
  • Support capital projects, asset management programmes, budgeting and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

You will have substantial experience in water or wastewater treatment operations, with a strong understanding of treatment processes, pumping systems, mechanical and electrical assets, telemetry and process control. Experience supervising operational teams in a regulated utility, industrial or municipal environment would be highly advantageous.

You should be confident interpreting technical information and operational data, making sound decisions under pressure and communicating clearly with colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders. A practical, organised and safety-focused approach is essential, together with the ability to promote high standards and develop a positive team culture.

Essential requirements

  • Relevant technical qualification or equivalent practical experience in water, wastewater, engineering or environmental operations.
  • Proven experience leading teams and managing operational activities.
  • Knowledge of environmental, health and safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong problem-solving, reporting and communication skills.
  • Flexibility to participate in an out-of-hours rota and respond to operational emergencies when required.

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct contribution to resilient, safe and environmentally responsible water and wastewater services.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 09/11/2026
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