Civils Team Leader: On-Site Lead

Lanes Group; Tywyn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Death in service

Employee assistance programme

Holiday allowance + bank holidays

Job summary

Sapphire Utility Solutions is seeking a Civils Team Leader to manage the civils team from our Kinmel Bay depot, reporting to Operations Manager and supporting the Welsh Water contract. You will ensure work is delivered to SLA targets, on time and within budget, with technical input and team leadership on site.

You will drive on-site solutions, coordinate with the scheduling team, and maintain strong communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in civils, deep excavations and sewer repairs.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• CPCS above 10 tonne with lift ops; HSG47, SSSTS and Streetworks Accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operational responsibility for the civils team and day-to-day activities.
• Organise labour cost-effectively, including recruitment, disciplinary action, wages and absence management.
• Manage resources such as sub-contractors, materials and plant.
• Conduct monthly team briefings and support staff coaching and development.
• Assist with the defect programme and ensure KPIs are met; attend client and council meetings.
• Carry out documented audits and coach teams to maintain right behaviours.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and Health & Safety procedures.
• Cover all aspects of civils works on site.

Skills

Team leadership

On-site civil works

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

CPCS above 10t with lift ops

HSG47

SSSTS

Streetworks Accreditation

Job description

Sapphire Utility Solutions is seeking a Civils Team Leader to manage the civils team from our Kinmel Bay depot, reporting to Operations Manager and supporting the Welsh Water contract. You will ensure work is delivered to SLA targets, on time and within budget, with technical input and team leadership on site.

You will drive on-site solutions, coordinate with the scheduling team, and maintain strong communication with clients and internal stakeholders.