Civils Team Leader - Onsite Excellence & Growth

Lanes Group; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a Civils Team Leader for the Sapphire Utility Solutions division to drive on-site Civil works across wastewater-related contracts. You will lead the civils team, optimise labour use, and ensure first-time quality while working with clients and internal teams to meet SLAs.

You will coach and develop staff, manage sub-contractors and materials, and ensure adherence to H&S procedures on every job site. An experienced supervisor with CPCS and safety qualifications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Deep excavations and sewer repairs experience.
• Full UK driving licence with max 6 penalty points.
• CPCS certification for above/below 10 tonnes with lift ops.
• HSG47, SSSTS, Streetworks Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civils team daily activities.
• Organise labour cost-effectively including recruitment, wages, absence.
• Manage subcontractors, materials and plant.
• Conduct monthly team briefings.
• Coach staff to reach potential and foster fair culture.
• Support defect programme and KPI targets with client and council meetings.
• Audit work quality and coach teams to correct behaviours.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and working procedures.
• Cover all civils works.
• Work according to Health & Safety standards and company procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Labour planning

Health & Safety

Communication

Education

CPCS: above 10t with lift ops

SSSTS

HSG47

Streetworks Accreditation

Tools

Lift operations CPCS

CPCS above 10t

Job description

Lanes Group is seeking a Civils Team Leader for the Sapphire Utility Solutions division to drive on-site Civil works across wastewater-related contracts. You will lead the civils team, optimise labour use, and ensure first-time quality while working with clients and internal teams to meet SLAs.

You will coach and develop staff, manage sub-contractors and materials, and ensure adherence to H&S procedures on every job site. An experienced supervisor with CPCS and safety qualifications is preferred.