Construction Lead Operative

At Severn Trent, we're embarking on an exciting £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands - and we want you to be part of it. This is the biggest investment in water infrastructure in the region in a decade and it is set to improve water quality, reduce leaks and make water supply more reliable for millions of people. The new pipes we are installing will last up to 100 years.

To bring this vision to life, we are creating new jobs across the region with your base in Birmingham, Nottingham or anywhere in between. We’ve got opportunities for you to help shape the future of water in the Midlands.

We are looking for a Network Construction Lead Operative to join our team and be responsible for managing significant, large scale construction activity across multiple sites.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure CDM compliance on site, i.e. responsible for the health, safety and well-being of team members, site visitors, contractors and members of the public, in accordance with CDM regulations.
• Communicating with the on-site team to ensure the quality, quantity, and understanding of tasks ahead are carried out safely and effectively and liaise with external stakeholders such as utility providers, asset owners, companies, local authorities, and customers.
• Identifying and mitigating against potential hazards.
• Documenting findings in a daily dynamic risk assessment and ensure full compliance with SOPS for all activities undertaken on site.
• Responsible for actively managing any impacts, depending on the activity being carried out, including impacts on the wider organisation, customers, external businesses and organisations (e.g. blocked roads, traffic management, bursts, supply interruptions etc) and deliver the construction work to a planned budget.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

For this role the right candidate will have experience of working Mains Renewal or mains laying schemes as well as safe digging. While coordinating activity and supporting a team, liaising with internal and external stakeholders in a construction environment.

You’ll have the ability to demonstrate awareness and practical experience of CDM Regulations, identify risks & opportunities, and be trained in Utility Avoidance and Location, Thrust Boring, Safe Digging and 360 Excavator.

What’s In It For You

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With That In Mind, Here Are Just Some Of Our Favourite Perks That You’ll Get Being Part Of The Severn Trent Family:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year
• Opportunity to participate in a local Mains Renewal incentive scheme, with earning potential of up to an additional £10,000 per year

What’s Next

We can’t wait to hear from you. Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If your curiosity has been piqued and you’re wanting to find out even more, search on social media. Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!