Operations Lead – Water Lead Replacement Programme

Pathfinder International; United Kingdom; Remote; 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, quality delivery, drive HSEQ compliance, and manage documentation, planning and reporting.

The role requires coordinating subcontractors and internal teams to meet programme targets. The successful candidate will manage site inductions, toolbox talks, and weekly meetings, while maintaining progress and financial reporting to the

Qualifications

• Experience in lead replacement and related pipe works.
• Knowledge of management techniques and no-dig techniques.
• H&S qualifications such as IOSH/NEBOSH/SMSTS.
• NRSWA Regulations compliance experience.
• Financial awareness.
• Understanding of Work Regulations and CDM 2015.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of supervisors day to day on Lead Replacement Programme.
• Coordinate resources including subcontractors and visiting support.
• Liaise with planning to schedule resources.
• Open/close Street Works Notices promptly.
• Report performance and financial status to Project Manager.
• Ensure documentation such as RAMS, CPP, COSHH is up to date.
• Conduct site inductions and toolbox talks.
• Weekly progress reporting.
• Manage EW, instructions and change control.
• Ensure water hygiene requirements are met.
• Plan handover and commissioning of new assets to SWW Operations.
• Chair weekly meetings.

Skills

Lead replacement

Resource management

Team management

Communication skills

MS Project

Education

H&S qualification IOSH/NEBOSH/SMSTS

NRSWA Regulations

CDM 2015

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

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, quality delivery, drive HSEQ compliance, and manage documentation, planning and reporting.

The role requires coordinating subcontractors and internal teams to meet programme targets. The successful candidate will manage site inductions, toolbox talks, and weekly meetings, while maintaining progress and financial reporting to the