Leakage Supervisor

We are looking for a Leakage Supervisor to lead a team of Leakage Inspectors in the East of our region. 

What you'll do 

As the Leakage Supervisor, you will lead and support a team of Leakage Inspectors in delivering proactive and reactive leakage detection activities, reducing water loss, achieving performance targets, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of the water network. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and develop Leakage Inspectors, including performance management, training and resource planning. 
• Deliver leakage reduction targets through effective management of leakage detection and repair activities. 
• Analyse network performance data to identify trends, leakage hotspots and improvement opportunities. 
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and company procedures. 
• Manage contractors and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Monitor operational budgets and drive continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Support emergency response and major incident management activities. 

Key Performance Measures:

• Achievement of leakage reduction targets.
• Health and safety compliance.
• Team productivity and performance.
• Budget management.
• Quality and customer service standards.
• Contractor performance and regulatory compliance.

What you'll need

• Essential Skills & Experience 
• Experience within the water industry and leakage management. 
• Leadership or supervisory experience. 
• Knowledge of water distribution networks and leakage detection techniques. 
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to analyse data and make informed operational decisions. 
• Full UK driving licence. 
• Desirable Qualifications 
• IOSH Managing Safely. 
• Street Works Supervisor qualification. 
• ILM Level 3 (or equivalent leadership qualification). 
• Relevant water industry qualifications. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industrial, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000-capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.