Lining / Trenchless Team Leader

PSS Utilities; Rochford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance (x4)

Medicare Cash Plan

Refer a friend scheme

Employee assistance programme

Competitive annual leave

Training and career progression

Job summary

Adler and Allan is seeking an experienced Team Leader to lead on the trenchless rehabilitation team across Essex and Suffolk. You will manage on-site teams, ensure safety, quality and timely delivery of projects in the water and utilities sector.

You will conduct risk assessments, coordinate future works, and oversee plant, equipment and material inspections. Strong leadership, 5 years in utilities, and CSCS/EUSR/SWQR credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Trenchless/lining experience.
• Experience in robotic cutting.
• Registered with CSCS.
• EUSR SHEA (Water - multi-utility as required).
• SWQR Operative Certificate, Units 001-007 & 009.
• Emergency First Aid at Work Level 2 (minimum).
• Appropriate plant/equipment operators’ certificate(s) (preferable).
• Proven experience (5 years) in a leadership role within utilities or energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of trenchless rehabilitation and utility projects.
• Assist with 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, risk assessments, method statements and industry standards.
• Identify project variations and communicate them to Supervisors as required.
• Manage acceptance, inspection and certification checks of plant, equipment, and materials at 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 with bursting, slip lining and re-rounding techniques.
• Complete manhole and chamber renovation works including repairs and resin injection.
• Maintain and undertake basic repairs to specialist trenchless equipment.
• Record details of works and site activities accurately.
• Report accidents, incidents and near misses per company procedures.
• Attend toolbox talks and training sessions.
• Promote sustainable practices in waste reduction and disposal.
• Represent the company professionally with customers and stakeholders.
• Develop and learn new trenchless technologies as required.

Skills

Leadership

Trenchless experience

Robotic cutting

Risk assessment

Site supervision

Project coordination

Driving licence

Job description

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

• Trenchless/lining experience
• 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)
• Appropriate plant/equipment operators’ certificate(s) (preferable)
• 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.