Civils Team Leader

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced parental leave

Company pension

Life assurance (4x salary)

Bupa health cover

Refer a friend scheme

Employee assistance programme

Competitive leave & holidays

Training & career progression

Job summary

Glanville Environmental is actively seeking a skilled supervisor to lead a frontline civil engineering team across the South West, with emphasis on lining, pipe bursting and traditional works. You will ensure safety, compliance, and efficient delivery of planned and reactive tasks while coordinating with site representatives and managing associated paperwork.

Ideal candidates have civil engineering/utilities experience, a UK driving licence, and knowledge of no-dig techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering/utilities.
• CIPP lining and patch lining experience preferred.
• Experience with no-dig techniques (pipe bursting, re-rounding) is beneficial.
• Valid UK driving licence is required.
• Knowledge of WRC Sewers standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage team members and complete tasks as directed by line management.
• Carry out works safely and in accordance with specifications and legislation.
• Perform dynamic risk assessments for all tasks and keep them up to date.
• Prepare comprehensive job packs with commercial details (GRNs, plant hires, on-site time).
• Liaise with client site representatives and other stakeholders.
• Ensure PPE compliance and health & safety adherence on site.
• Carry out PUWER, LOLER, vehicle inspections and related paperwork.
• Use tools such as manual handling equipment, cut-off saws, and small hand tools as required.
• Report defective plant/equipment and arrange replacements or repairs.
• Keep vans and equipment clean, tidy and safe.
• Assist in depot safety and material/equipment control.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Risk assessment

Manual handling

Education

Valid UK driving licence

Experience in civil engineering/utilities

Tools

No-dig techniques

CIPP lining

Pipe bursting

Job description

Glanville Environmental is a well-established drainage and civil engineering company that has been operating successfully since 1983 in the South West and Midlands regions.

Job Description

Working throughout the South West, delivering planned works and, where necessary, delivering reactive minor works throughout SWW’S operational areas. This rationalised frontline workforce role will be multifunctional, with balanced skills across traditional civil engineering, lining, and pipe bursting.

What you will be doing

• To effectively co-ordinate & manage members of their team and complete tasks briefed to them by their line manager.
• To carry out works safely and in accordance with specification and current legislation.
• To undertake dynamic risk assessments for all tasks undertaken & ensure this is kept relevant & up to date.
• Complete comprehensive ‘specific job packs’ ensuring all commercial aspects are captured (GRN’s, plant hires, time on site, etc.) and all job-specific feedback provided is complete & relevant.
• Liaise with Client’s site Representatives, Other stakeholders and the General Public (as required)
• To ensure members of the teams wear the correct PPE and are compliant with current Health and Safety Legislation.
• To carry out weekly PUWER, LOLER, vehicle inspection & any other associated task-specific paperwork comprehensively.
• Carrying out the following tasks/use the following equipment: Manual handling (lifting of water works fittings, pipe, materials and plant), hand excavation. Disc Cutter, breaking equipment, compaction equipment, and a variety of small hand tools.
• Report all defective plant/equipment & ensure appropriate action is taken to replace the item or repair the defect.
• Ensure Van & equipment is kept clean, tidy & safe.
• Co-operate with & assist in maintaining depot safety & control the inflow and outflow of materials/equipment.

General

Any ad-hoc duties that may occur as instructed by line management.

• GeneralAny ad-hoc duties that may occur as instructed by line management.

Qualifications

• Previous industry experience in civil engineering/utilities
• Previous industry experience in CIPP lining & patch lining would be highly advantageous
• Previous industry experience in undertaking repairs on pipelines utilising ‘no dig techniques’ (pipe bursting, re-rounding, etc.)
• Valid UK driving licence
• Proficient knowledge of the standards/details set out in ‘WRC Sewers

Additional Information

What we can offer you:

• Enhanced maternity,paternity and adoption pay and leave
• Company pension
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
• Bupa (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependents
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and career progression opportunities

About us:

Glanville Environmental is a reputable and thriving drainage and civil engineering company that has been a driving force in the Southwest region for over three decades. As we continue to expand our impressive portfolio of clients and secure long-term contracts, we are seeking talented individuals to join our passionate team. If you are ready to make your mark in the industry and be part of a family-owned business, this is your opportunity to thrive.

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

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