Supervisor - Water Mains Laying

  • carrington west
  • Croydon, London
  • Sep 18, 2026
Contractor

Job Description

Supervisor - Water Mains Laying
Location: South London
Rate: £250-£300 per day, Dependend on experience.
Contract Type: Contract, CIS

Carrington West is recruiting for experienced Mains-Laying Supervisors to support a busy water infrastructure programme across South London.

You will be responsible for overseeing approximately three operational teams, coordinating day-to-day delivery and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

The Role
Key responsibilities will include:

  • Supervising approximately three mains-laying teams
  • Coordinating daily site activities, labour and resources
  • Monitoring works and progress against programme
  • Maintaining health, safety and quality standards
  • Supporting the Area Manager / Site Agent with delivery
  • Conducting site briefings and monitoring safe working practices
  • Resolving day-to-day operational issues
  • Liaising with site teams, subcontractors and management

About You
Ideally, you will have previous experience supervising water mains-laying works.

Candidates from a gas mains-laying background will also be considered, where they have relevant experience supervising utility works and operational teams.

You should have:

  • Water or gas mains-laying experience
  • Previous experience supervising utility teams
  • Experience managing multiple gangs or operational teams
  • Strong health and safety knowledge
  • Good organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to coordinate works across multiple sites

This is a long-term contract opportunity.

Apply with your latest CV or contact Mario at Carrington West for further information.