Water Distribution Foreman An experienced Water Distribution Foreman is required to lead and coordinate operational teams responsible for... Read more
An experienced Water Distribution Foreman is required to lead and coordinate operational teams responsible for maintaining a safe, reliable and efficient water network. This hands-on role will involve supervising field activities, allocating resources and ensuring that work is completed to the required standards, within agreed timescales and in accordance with applicable procedures.
You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, new connections, repairs, mains renewals and emergency response activities. Working closely with operatives, contractors, engineers and customers, you will help minimise disruption while maintaining high standards of workmanship, health and safety and environmental protection.
Key responsibilities Supervise, brief and support water distribution teams working across a varied operational area. Plan daily workloads, allocate labour and equipment, and monitor progress against delivery schedules. Coordinate responses to leaks, bursts, interruptions to supply and other network incidents. Ensure excavation, repair, reinstatement and traffic management activities are completed safely and compliantly. Inspect work, identify defects and arrange corrective action where necessary. Complete operational records, risk assessments, permits, reports and performance updates accurately. Liaise with customers, local authorities, contractors and other stakeholders in a professional manner. Promote a positive safety culture and ensure procedures, policies and regulatory requirements are followed. About youYou will have practical experience in water distribution, utilities, civil engineering or a closely related environment, together with previous experience supervising operational teams. A sound understanding of mains networks, leakage, repair techniques, street works and safe systems of work is essential. You should be confident making decisions in time-critical situations and be able to remain calm and organised during incidents.
Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to use digital systems for reporting and work management. Relevant industry qualifications, such as National Water Hygiene, Street Works or health and safety certifications, would be advantageous. A full driving licence and flexibility to participate in out-of-hours, standby or emergency response arrangements may also be required.
Read lessNewberry, South Carolina, United States of AmericaPermanent
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