Contract Team Leader - South East Water

Overview Tetra Tech is seeking a Team Leader to support our Water Operations Division in Sussex. You will lead a field-based team of 8 to 10 Leakage Engineers and site staff, coordinating day-to-day delivery across leakage detection, inspection and reporting activities. Working closely with internal colleagues and client teams, you will help deliver safe, compliant and high-quality outcomes across complex operational work, while supporting performance improvement, customer service and accurate reporting. This is a permanent, full-time role, Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:30, with overtime, bonus, benefits, a company van and fuel card. Core Capabilities Leadership and Team Direction You will lead, motivate and support a field team to deliver excellent service, technical quality and operational performance. Health, Safety and Compliance You will take ownership of risk assessment, incident reporting and H&S performance, ensuring safe working practices and compliance with approved procedures and the Integrated Management System. Operational Delivery and Reporting You will produce clear status updates, monitor progress, track performance and act promptly to resolve issues affecting delivery. Coaching and Continuous Improvement You will mentor field staff, identify trends and drive improvements in performance, quality and consistency. Communication and Stakeholder Focus You will communicate clearly with site staff, colleagues and clients, maintaining a strong customer service ethos and managing expectations professionally. Qualifications and Training

• Essential: Full UK driving licence.
• Desirable: Experience in utilities, water distribution or a related operational environment.
Work Pattern and Location This role is based in Sussex and requires regular travel across the South East Water patch. You will work mainly outdoors, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, nights and overtime where required. Hybrid or remote working is not suitable for this field-based position. Equal Opportunities In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.


• Essential: Full UK driving licence.
• Desirable: Experience in utilities, water distribution or a related operational environment.