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Site Supervisor (Aeration Lanes)

Job Summary:

ATAC Solutions is a leading provider of wastewater treatment and pumping systems, offering design, installation, maintenance, and turnkey solutions across the UK. Our team delivers innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to clients in the water, utilities, and environmental sectors.

The Site Supervisor for Aeration Lanes is responsible for overseeing the delivery, installation, maintenance, and operational performance of aeration lane systems on wastewater treatment sites. This role ensures that all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry standards, ATAC Solutions procedures, and client expectations. The supervisor will manage and work alongside on-site crews, coordinate subcontractors, maintain documentation, and serve as the primary point of contact during site operations.

Responsibilities:

Site Management & Operations

• Supervise and work alongside day-to-day activities related to the installation, refurbishment, and operation of aeration lanes.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with site plans, technical specifications, and project timelines.
• Conduct daily briefings, task allocations, and coordination with site teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor equipment performance, aeration systems, blowers, diffusers, pipework, and associated components.
• Identify and escalate technical issues, faults, or risks in a timely manner.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce a strong safety culture on site and ensure all staff follow ATAC Solutions H&S policies.
• Carry out site inductions, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
• Maintain safe working practices around confined spaces, wastewater processes, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure environmental compliance and proper waste handling procedures.

Quality Control & Documentation

• Maintain accurate daily site records, including progress reports, permits, inspections, and photos.
• Verify quality standards for installation work, mechanical assemblies, and aeration system operation.
• Support commissioning, testing, and handover documentation.

Team Leadership

• Manage and motivate site operatives to ensure productivity and high workmanship standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on aeration equipment and site procedures.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary on-site representative for ATAC Solutions.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Address client concerns professionally and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the project.

Qualifications/Skills:

Project Manager

Job Summary:

To work within our Projects department, reporting to the Senior Project Manager. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of projects related to wastewater treatment systems, including civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation elements. This often includes projects under AMP (Asset Management Period) frameworks for water utilities.

Typical Projects You May Manage:

• Wastewater treatment site upgrades
• Improving or replacing existing assets across all areas of process, including:
  • Biological Treatment
  • Aeration
  • Filtration
  • Settlement
  • Flow measurement
  • Pumping Stations
  • Screening
  • Chemical dosing and mixing
  • Storm Storage
  • Spill/pollution/flood mitigation
• Associated PLC/SCADA system integration works including hardware and software replacements and upgrades.

Responsibilities:

Project Delivery:

• Manage multiple projects across the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the main point of contact between the client (e.g., Thames Water, Severn Trent), contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage communication with all relevant stakeholders to ensure suitability and operability of delivered solutions.

Technical Oversight:

• Maintain an overview and responsibility for all engineering disciplines - Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, and Civils In terms of both design and project delivery.
• Review and approve General Arrangement drawings, Control Philosophies, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, functional design specifications, PLC/SCADA designs, etc.

Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ):

• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001.
• Champion a strong safety culture across sites.

Financial Management:

• Manage project budgets and forecasts.
• Submit Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events as appropriate.
• Approve variations and ensure cost control.

Construction & Commissioning:

• Coordinate installation, commissioning, and handover of assets.
• Preparation of documentation packs including RAMS, Programmes, construction phase plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Ensure all required documentation is in place.
• Resolve site challenges and technical issues during construction.

Skills and Experience:

Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary:

ATAC Solutions is a leading provider of wastewater treatment and pumping systems, offering design, installation, maintenance, and turnkey solutions across the UK. Our team delivers innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to clients in the water, utilities, and environmental sectors.

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and commissioning of mechanical equipment on Anglian Water sites as part of ATAC Solutions' service and project delivery operations. The role involves extensive travel across the Anglian region and requires a strong mechanical background, excellent problem-solving ability, and a commitment to high standards of safety and quality.

Responsibilities:

Mechanical Installation & Maintenance

• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical systems on wastewater and clean water sites.
• Work on equipment such as pumps, pipework, valves, aeration systems, mechanical screens, mixers, and associated plant.
• Carry out mechanical refurbishment works including alignments, replacements, and upgrades.
• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works.

Site-Based Engineering Activities

• Attend multiple Anglian Water sites daily/weekly as required by the project schedule.
• Conduct fault-finding and diagnostics to resolve mechanical issues efficiently.
• Assist with commissioning activities, testing, and system integration.
• Ensure compliance with site permits, method statements, and risk assessments.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to ATAC Solutions' and Anglian Water's safety procedures at all times.
• Complete site inductions, toolbox talks, and safe systems of work documentation.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean, safe, and compliant with environmental requirements.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate job records, including work reports, measurements, photos, and commissioning logs.
• Communicate clearly with project managers, supervisors, and clients on progress and issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical installation and maintenance procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

Project Engineer (PLC Works)

Responsibilities:

To work within our Projects department, reporting to the Snr Project Managers and supporting the Project Managers, in the design, planning, reporting, delivery and review of engineering solutions. Projects will be varied, predominantly in the Southeast but potentially anywhere in the UK.

Skills and Experience:

• Preparation of documentation packs including RAMS, construction phase plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Deliver Projects independently and support Project Managers on larger schemes.
• To closely liaise with other departments to ensure resources are correctly allocated and client requirements are fully achieved.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Innovative thinking with the ability to develop practical design solutions to meet technical challenges.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Attention to detail and a dynamic approach.
• Good communication skills both in written correspondence and client facing meetings.
• Familiarity with the standard Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is essential.
• Microsoft Project experience would be beneficial.
• An ability to manage contractors and engineers when required.
• Demonstrable experience of working within the water and/or wastewater industries would be beneficial.

Qualifications:

• GCSE ICT, Maths & English and Science (Essential)
• HNC/HND/Degree or NVQ Equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (Desirable) - A willingness to work within and develop knowledge of all three disciplines will be essential, with support provided.
• H&S Qualifications (Desirable) – IOSH or SMSTS
• CSCS card
• Full Driving License is essential

Project Manager

Job Summary:

To work within our Projects department, reporting to the Senior Project Manager. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of projects related to wastewater treatment systems, including civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation elements. This often includes projects under AMP (Asset Management Period) frameworks for water utilities.

Typical Projects You May Manage:

• Wastewater treatment site upgrades
• Improving or replacing existing assets across all areas of process, including:
  • Biological Treatment
  • Aeration
  • Filtration
  • Settlement
  • Flow measurement
  • Pumping Stations
  • Screening
  • Chemical dosing and mixing
  • Storm Storage
  • Spill/pollution/flood mitigation
• Associated PLC/SCADA system integration works including hardware and software replacements and upgrades.

Responsibilities:

Project Delivery:

• Manage multiple projects across the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the main point of contact between the client (e.g., Thames Water, Severn Trent), contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage communication with all relevant stakeholders to ensure suitability and operability of delivered solutions.

Technical Oversight:

• Maintain an overview and responsibility for all engineering disciplines - Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, and Civils In terms of both design and project delivery.
• Review and approve General Arrangement drawings, Control Philosophies, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, functional design specifications, PLC/SCADA designs, etc.

Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ):

• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001.
• Champion a strong safety culture across sites.

Financial Management:

• Manage project budgets and forecasts.
• Submit Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events as appropriate.
• Approve variations and ensure cost control.

Construction & Commissioning:

• Coordinate installation, commissioning, and handover of assets.
• Preparation of documentation packs including RAMS, Programmes, construction phase plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Ensure all required documentation is in place.
• Resolve site challenges and technical issues during construction.

Skills and Experience:

Project Engineer (OPERATIONS)

Job Summary:

ATAC Solutions is a leading provider of wastewater treatment and pumping systems, offering design, installation, maintenance, and turnkey solutions across the UK. Our team delivers innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to clients in the water, utilities, and environmental sectors.

The Project Engineer will play a key role in delivering engineering projects within our Operations Department from concept through to completion. The Ideal candidate will be proactive and a technically skilled to oversee service contracts for multiple water companies throughout the South and Midlands. You will ensure the efficient delivery of routine service, maintenance and reactive support for a fleet of wastewater process equipment ensuring operational reliability and compliance with client and company standards.

Responsibilities:

Service Contract Planning:

Oversee and coordinate ongoing service contracts for wastewater treatment assets, including mechanical and electrical systems.

Coordination:

Manage site schedules, service visits and work closely with the planning team to ensure resource allocation for routine and reactive maintenance.

Technical Oversight:

Act as a primary technical contact for all clients providing timely updates on technical advice ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Problem-Solving:

Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges as they arise.

Documentation:

Prepare and review technical documentation which will include: Service reports, asset condition assessments, recommended upgrades or refurbishment work, RAMS and client updates as required.

Quality Control:

Ensure quality control and assurance throughout the duration of the contract. Monitor service contract progress, ensuring compliance with budget, schedule, and quality standards.

Procurement:

Oversee the procurement and delivery of materials and equipment needed for service contracts.

Health and Safety:

Ensure all activities meet health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Examples of typical equipment you will be working with:

Pumping Systems

• Submersible pumps
• Dry well pumps
• Booster sets and control systems
• Pipework, valves, and fittings

Wastewater Treatment Equipment

• Biological treatment systems (e.g., activated sludge, SAFs – submerged aerated filters, MBBR – moving bed biofilm reactors)
• Screening equipment (fine/coarse screens, drum screens)
• Grit removal and settlement tanks
• Sludge handling systems (dewatering presses, centrifuges)

Process & Chemical Dosing Systems

• Chemical dosing pumps (for pH control, disinfection, etc.)
• Storage tanks and bunds
• Control and monitoring instrumentation

Electrical & Control Systems

• Motor control centres (MCCs)
• Level sensors, flow meters, turbidity meters, etc.

Site & Installation Equipment

• Lifting and handling equipment for pump/machinery installation
• Pipework installation tools and fittings
• Commissioning and testing equipment

Skills and Qualifications: