Lining / Trenchless Team Leader

Pss-Utilities; Rochford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption pay

Company pension

Life assurance (x4)

Medicare Cash Plan

Refer a friend

Employee assistance program

Annual leave + bank holidays

Training & career progression

Job summary

Adler and Allan is seeking an experienced Team Leader to manage on-site trenchless rehabilitation projects across Essex and Suffolk. You will lead operational teams, coordinate works, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on every site.

The role requires hands-on trenchless expertise, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to risk management. A valid UK driving licence is essential and a commitment to continuous improvement is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in robotic cutting and trenchless rehabilitation.
• CSCS certification required.
• EUSR SHEA (Water) qualification preferred.
• SWQR Operative Certificate Units 001-007 & 009.
• Emergency First Aid at Work Level 2 mandatory.
• Proven leadership in utilities/energy for 5+ years.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site teams to deliver trenchless rehabilitation projects safely and efficiently.
• Plan and coordinate future works and site activities.
• Conduct daily site risk assessments and brief teams on identified risks and controls.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, risk assessments, method statements and industry standards.
• Identify project variations and communicate with Supervisors.
• Manage inspections and certification of plant, equipment and materials on site.
• Perform robotic cutting works and liner installations (ambient, hot cure, LED, UV).
• Carry out CCTV surveys and high‑pressure water jetting operations.
• Complete pipe rehabilitation works (bursting, slip lining, re‑rounding) and manhole repairs.
• Record works accurately and report incidents per company procedures.

Skills

Robotic cutting

Leadership

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

CSCS

EUSR SHEA (Water)

SWQR Operative Certificate (Units 001-007 & 009)

Emergency First Aid at Work Level 2

Job description

Team Leader - Lining / Trenchless
Essex and Suffolk
Permanent/Full time
Competitive Salary plus company benefits.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join our growing Trenchless Rehabilitation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong leadership skills and hands-on trenchless technology experience to play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality utility infrastructure projects.

You’ll lead operational teams on-site, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards whilst supporting the successful delivery of projects across the water and utilities sector.

What you will be doing

• Lead and supervise site teams to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of trenchless rehabilitation and utility infrastructure projects.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of future works and site activities.
• Conduct daily site-specific risk assessments and brief teams and visitors on identified risks and control measures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, risk assessments, method statements, and industry standards.
• Identify project variations and communicate these to Supervisors as required.
• Manage the acceptance, inspection, and certification checks of plant, equipment, and materials delivered to site.
• Carry out robotic cutting works, including lateral reinstatement, obstruction removal, and intrusion removal.
• Undertake CCTV pre and post-installation surveys.
• Perform high-pressure water jetting operations.
• Install patch liners and full-length liners using ambient cure, hot cure, LED, and UV technologies.
• Carry out pipe rehabilitation works, including pipe bursting, slip lining, and re-rounding techniques.
• Complete manhole and chamber renovation works, including benching repairs, infiltration sealing, resin injection, and spray lining.
• Maintain and undertake basic repairs to specialist trenchless equipment.
• Accurately record details of works completed and site activities.
• Report all accidents, incidents, and near misses in accordance with company procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in toolbox talks, team briefings, stand‑downs, training sessions, and development activities.
• Promote sustainable working practices through waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and responsible disposal.
• Maintain a professional approach and represent the company positively when dealing with customers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Develop and learn new trenchless technologies and techniques as required.

Qualifications

About you

• Experience in robotic cutting
• Registered with Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS).
• EUSR SHEA (Water - multi-utility as required).
• SWQR Operative Certificate, Units 001-007 & 009.
• Emergency First Aid at Work Level 2 (minimum)
• Proven experience (5 years) in a leadership role within the utilities or energy industry, with a strong understanding of utility operations and regulatory requirements.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Driving Licence (valid for UK) (clean).

Additional Information

What we can offer you:

• Enhanced maternity,paternity and adoption pay and leave
• Company pension
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
• Medicare Cash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants
• 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

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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