Trenchless Lining Team Lead

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

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.