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Construction Lead Operative

Severn Trent

Leicester

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GBP 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Severn Trent is looking for a Construction Lead Operative for a major £415m water pipe replacement project. The role involves overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating teams to deliver high-quality results that enhance water supply reliability.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunity

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Local Mains Renewal incentive scheme

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of Mains Renewal processes and associated risks.
Experience working with stakeholders in a construction environment.
Ability to make quick and clear decisions in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

Manage large-scale construction activities across multiple sites.
Ensure health and safety standards are maintained on-site.
Liaise with external stakeholders and contractors effectively.

Skills

CDM compliance

Team coordination

Risk assessment

Effective communication

Construction safety

Education

Experience in Mains Renewal or mains laying schemes

NRSWA modules

Full UK manual driving license

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At Severn Trent, we're embarking on an exciting £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands - and we want you to be part of it. This is the biggest investment in water infrastructure in the region in a decade and it is set to improve water quality, reduce leaks and make water supply, more reliable for millions of people. The new pipes were installing will last up to 100 years.

To bring this version to life, we are creating new jobs across the region with your based in Birmingham, Nottingham or anywhere in between. We've got opportunities for you to help shape the future of water in the Midlands.

We are looking for a Network Construction Lead Operative to join our team and be responsible for managing significant, large scale construction activity across multiple sites.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As our new Network Construction Lead Operative, you’ll be responsible for successfully completing the Main renewal scheme activity as allocated on a particular site. While ensuring our customers safely receive a constant supply of good quality drinking water.

You’ll be the senior member of the Construction team on site and will coordinate the activities of colleagues, providing support and guidance as required. You’ll also be responsible for risk assessing and delivering DMA Main Renewal schemes in accordance with the relevant SSOW and SOPS.

Additionally, you’ll ensure that all DMA renewal schemes are delivered to ST high quality standards whilst adhering to company ODI targets. The role holder will also oversee and support contractors and other external stakeholders on site.

This role requires a 42-hour work week, Monday to Friday, starting at 7:30 AM and ending at 4:30 PM, with a half-hour early finish at 4:00 PM on Fridays.

Key Accountabilities

Ensure CDM compliance on site, i.e. responsible for the health, safety and well-being of team members, site visitors, contractors and members of the public, in accordance with CDM regulations.
Communicating with the on-site team to ensure the quality, quantity, and understanding of tasks ahead are carried out safely and effectively and liaise with external stakeholders such as utility providers, asset owners, companies, local authorities, and customers.
Identifying and mitigating against potential hazards. Documenting findings in a daily dynamic risk assessment and ensure full compliance with SOPS for all activities undertaken on site.
Responsible for actively managing any impacts, depending on the activity being carried out. Includes impacts on the wider organisation, customers, external businesses and organisations (e.g. blocked roads, traffic management, bursts, supply interruptions etc) and deliver the construction work to a planned budget.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

For this role the right candidate will have experience of working Mains Renewal or mains laying schemes as well as safe digging. While co-ordinating activity and supporting a team, liaising with internal and external stakeholders in a construction environment.

You’ll have the ability to demonstrate awareness and practical experience of CDM Regulations identify risks & opportunities, and be trained in Utility Avoidance and Location, Thrust Boring, Safe Digging and 360 Excavator below<10T. You also have completed all NRSWA modules.

Additionally, knowledge and understanding of Mains Renewal processes, options, and associated risks, ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high-pressure environment, make prompt clear decisions, have excellent communication skills, and have experience of co-ordinating activities and supporting a team, preferably in a construction environment.

As travel is required, you’ll also have to hold a full U.K manual driving license.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

What’s In It For You

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With That In Mind, Here Are Just Some Of Our Favourite's Perks That You’ll Get Being Part Of The Seven Trent Family

25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two volunteering days per year
Opportunity to participate in a local Mains Renewal incentive scheme, with earning potential of up to an additional £10,000 per year

What’s Next

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

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