Job Description

Groundwater Supervisor

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators.

Position: Groundwater Supervisor

Location: Hampshire Region

Job Type: permanent, full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours

Salary: upto £20 per hour depending on experience

Benefits: 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays); onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Key Responsibilities

• To be primary contact with our client, Southern Water, Operations and Flow Management.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of groundwater projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with operational requirements.
• Oversee site setup activities, logistics, resource allocation, and technical documentation to ensure projects are completed to programme.
• Act as the primary point of contact between operational teams and the Flow Management team, ensuring effective communication and coordination throughout project delivery
• Liaise with clients, customers, local authorities, stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ensure all stakeholder notifications, permits, traffic management requirements, and local council obligations are completed and adhered to.
• Manage tanker operations associated with groundwater projects, ensuring vehicles and crews follow the agreed routes, traffic management plans, and site-specific playbooks.
• Monitor individual jobs to ensure compliance with agreed methodologies, project specifications, environmental controls, and client requirements.
• Supervise site activities to ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved RAMS, method statements, quality standards, and health and safety procedures.
• Monitor project progress, workforce productivity, quality standards, and compliance requirements, PPE escalating issues where necessary.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with company policies, client standards, and legislative requirements.
• Support incident & Damage investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies, sharing best practices, and implementing lessons learned across groundwater operations.
• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and customer service are maintained at all times.

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience supervising groundwater, drainage, wastewater, utilities projects.
• Strong understanding of operational planning, tanker logistics, traffic management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of RAMS, risk assessments, permit systems, and health and safety legislation.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients, customers, councils, and operational teams.
• Proficient in preparing reports, analysing data, and maintaining project documentation.

You must have a full UK drivers licence.

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.

Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.