Severn Trent | 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 were installing will last up to 100 years. To bring this version to life, we are creating new jobs across the region with your based 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. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW As our new Network Construction Lead Operative, youll be responsible for successfully completing the Main renewal scheme activity as allocated on a particular site. While ensuring our customers safely receive a constant supply of good quality drinking water. Youll be thesenior member of the Construction team on site and will coordinate the activities of colleagues, providing support and guidance as required. Youll also be responsible for risk assessing and delivering DMA Main Renewal schemes in accordance with the relevant SSOW and SOPS. Additionally, youll ensure that all DMA renewal schemes are delivered to ST high quality standards whilst adhering to company ODI targets. The role holder will also oversee and support contractors and other external stakeholders on site. This role requires a 42-hour work week, Monday to Friday, starting at 7:00 AM and ending at 4:30 PM, with a half-hour early finish at 4:00 PM on Fridays. 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. Includes 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 YOULL BRING TO THE ROLE For this role the right candidatewill have experience of working on Mains Renewal schemes and /or a formal NCO Qualification, working within a utility-based industry. While co-ordinating activity and supporting a team, liaising with internal and external stakeholders in a construction environment. Youll 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 below