Operations Lead: Water Lead Replacement Program

Network Plus; Clyst St. George; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is recruiting an Operations Manager to oversee the Southwest Water Lead Replacement Programme across Devon, Cornwall and West Dorset. You will ensure safe delivery, quality checks, and compliance with client specifications and reporting requirements.

You will drive HSEQ adherence under Network Plus processes, coordinate planning and street works teams, manage subcontractors, and provide weekly progress and financial updates to the Delivery Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering lead replacement projects in water utilities.
• Knowledge of HSEQ requirements and CDM 2015.
• Strong coordination with planning and street works teams.
• Experience managing subcontractors and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of supervisors day to day managing the Lead Replacement Programme.
• Liaise with planning to ensure efficient resource planning.
• Open and close Street Works Notices in a timely manner.
• Report on progress and financial status to the client.
• Ensure documentation and records (RAMS, CPP, COSHH, Street works notices) are up to date.
• Lead weekly progress meetings and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team management

Planning & scheduling

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Education

H&S qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH/SMSTS)

NRSWA Regulations

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Network Plus is recruiting an Operations Manager to oversee the Southwest Water Lead Replacement Programme across Devon, Cornwall and West Dorset. You will ensure safe delivery, quality checks, and compliance with client specifications and reporting requirements.

You will drive HSEQ adherence under Network Plus processes, coordinate planning and street works teams, manage subcontractors, and provide weekly progress and financial updates to the Delivery Manager.