Site Supervisor
| Posting date: | 30 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,000 to £47,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 April 2026 |
| Location: | East Sussex, TN38 8AL |
| Company: | J Browne Construction |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NTX1188640 |
Summary
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in delivering essential clean water infrastructure? We’re looking for an organised, hands‑on Site Supervisor who can bring energy, leadership and a commitment to high standards across our reservoir and water treatment work sites.
As a Site Supervisor, you will oversee day‑to‑day construction activities across our clean water storage reservoirs and treatment works. You’ll make sure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards, coordinating teams, managing resources and ensuring compliance with method statements, risk assessments and permits. From leading briefings and monitoring subcontractors, to maintaining accurate site records and managing plant and materials, you’ll be at the centre of site operations keeping projects running smoothly and supporting a culture of safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
About Browne
At Browne, we are engineering with purpose.
We’re a leading UK contractor working in the water and civil engineering sectors, delivering projects that help improve everyday life. From building pipelines and upgrading pumping stations to maintaining reservoirs and drainage systems, we support cleaner water, stronger infrastructure and more reliable services for communities.
We offer a wide range of career opportunities both on site and behind the scenes. Whether your skills are in engineering, project delivery, safety, sustainability, commercial, planning or business support, there’s a place for you at Browne. We value different perspectives and experiences, and we’re proud to be a Silver Award Investors in Diversity accredited employer.
Our teams use smart technology and a hands-on approach to make sure every job is delivered safely and to a high standard. We support our clients through the full life of their assets, from construction and mechanical systems to long-term maintenance.
Browne is part of Renew Holdings plc, a UK-based group of specialist engineering companies.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who brings both technical understanding and strong people skills. Someone reliable, proactive and confident in supervising teams within a fast‑paced utilities environment. The ideal candidate will have:
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Previous site supervision experience within the utilities sector (water industry preferred)
Understanding of reservoir maintenance and repair methods (e.g. joint repairs, waterproofing, drainage or pipework installation)
Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements
Good communication, organisation and leadership skills
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Confident using basic IT tools (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Essential Qualifications
Full UK driving licence
EUSR National Water Hygiene
SMSTS or SSSTS
Desirable Qualifications
First Aid at Work
Confined Space (Medium Risk)
SEATS
Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor
Vehicle Marshall
Manual Handling
CAT & Genny
CSCS
If you’re someone who takes pride in delivering safe, high‑quality work and enjoys leading teams to achieve great results, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help deliver vital infrastructure that keeps communities supplied with clean, reliable water.
This role is working out of our Bexley Depot, but site based across Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire.
As a Site Supervisor, you will oversee day‑to‑day construction activities across our clean water storage reservoirs and treatment works. You’ll make sure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards, coordinating teams, managing resources and ensuring compliance with method statements, risk assessments and permits. From leading briefings and monitoring subcontractors, to maintaining accurate site records and managing plant and materials, you’ll be at the centre of site operations keeping projects running smoothly and supporting a culture of safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
About Browne
At Browne, we are engineering with purpose.
We’re a leading UK contractor working in the water and civil engineering sectors, delivering projects that help improve everyday life. From building pipelines and upgrading pumping stations to maintaining reservoirs and drainage systems, we support cleaner water, stronger infrastructure and more reliable services for communities.
We offer a wide range of career opportunities both on site and behind the scenes. Whether your skills are in engineering, project delivery, safety, sustainability, commercial, planning or business support, there’s a place for you at Browne. We value different perspectives and experiences, and we’re proud to be a Silver Award Investors in Diversity accredited employer.
Our teams use smart technology and a hands-on approach to make sure every job is delivered safely and to a high standard. We support our clients through the full life of their assets, from construction and mechanical systems to long-term maintenance.
Browne is part of Renew Holdings plc, a UK-based group of specialist engineering companies.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who brings both technical understanding and strong people skills. Someone reliable, proactive and confident in supervising teams within a fast‑paced utilities environment. The ideal candidate will have:
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Previous site supervision experience within the utilities sector (water industry preferred)
Understanding of reservoir maintenance and repair methods (e.g. joint repairs, waterproofing, drainage or pipework installation)
Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements
Good communication, organisation and leadership skills
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Confident using basic IT tools (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Essential Qualifications
Full UK driving licence
EUSR National Water Hygiene
SMSTS or SSSTS
Desirable Qualifications
First Aid at Work
Confined Space (Medium Risk)
SEATS
Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor
Vehicle Marshall
Manual Handling
CAT & Genny
CSCS
If you’re someone who takes pride in delivering safe, high‑quality work and enjoys leading teams to achieve great results, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help deliver vital infrastructure that keeps communities supplied with clean, reliable water.
This role is working out of our Bexley Depot, but site based across Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire.
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