At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse and resolve complex water network issues while developing innovative management schemes.
- Company: Join Lanes Group, the UK's largest independent infrastructure delivery partner.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 holidays, a pension, training, and progression opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on water management and contribute to a sustainable future.
- Qualifications: Experience in water engineering is a plus; full training provided.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for a Network Technician to join our team. You’ll work within our Water Project Management team to analyse and resolve complex water network issues. You’ll develop pressure and flow management schemes, and create risk-mitigation plans. Due to a contract win, we are looking for applicants all around the Yorkshire Regions.
Working Hours & Location:
- Location: Sheffield / Bradford
- Operative & Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5pm
- 45 hours per week
- Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (Depending on suitability)
- Benefit: Company Van
About the Role
As a Network Technician, you will:
- Propose and support flow/pressure management schemes with cost-benefit analysis.
- Analyse data from metering software, logged networks, and other sources.
- Use GIS for network mapping, tracing mains, and supporting DMA/PMA planning.
- Identify network anomalies and design asset management solutions.
- Build risk mitigation plans and method statements.
- Liaise with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Plan and schedule project resources to meet deadlines.
- Track project progress, hours, and deliver client-ready reports.
- Support on-field delivery (e.g., probe work, isolations) and HSEQ compliance.
- Participate in the Health & Safety committee; line manage where required.
- Conduct surveys and inspections of existing drainage systems.
- Analyse and interpret data from surveys and inspections.
- Ensure that all drainage systems comply with plans.
- Analyse water samples to ensure healthy water.
Experience and Qualifications (Desirable but not essential unless stated as required)
- Experience in water engineering, utilities, or related technical roles.
- Knowledge of trunk mains / distribution network principles.
- Full UK driving license (Required)
- Clean Water Experience (Required)
Full training in the above will be provided if not already obtained.
Why Join Lanes Group?
At Lanes Group, nothing is more important than the health, safety, and well-being of our people and customers. As the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner, we:
- Have a turnover exceeding £530 million
- Employ over 4,000 brilliant people nationwide
- Operate through a countrywide network of operational locations
What we offer:
- 25 holidays plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Death in Service
- Training and progression Opportunities
Our purpose, "Improving today, for your tomorrow," drives us to innovate, sustain, and create lasting solutions that shape a brighter future. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and believe that our differences make us stronger. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. Join us and be part of a team that makes a real impact!
