Network Construction Lead Operative

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. You'll also contribute to the environment and community. Some of our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Annual bonus scheme of up to £1,500
• Leading pension scheme, with contributions up to 15%
• Family-friendly policies, including a year of fully paid maternity and adoption leave
• Sharesave scheme
• Dedicated training and development through our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme, retail offers and two paid 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

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we're equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score, reflecting how much our people love working here. Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace. If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

As our Network Construction Lead Operative, you'll take the lead on site to safely deliver mains renewal schemes and help maintain a constant supply of good-quality drinking water for our customers.

You'll coordinate colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders, ensuring work meets our safety and quality standards. You'll carry out dynamic risk assessments, maintain CDM compliance and help manage impacts such as traffic management and supply interruptions, while delivering work to the planned budget.

You'll work 42 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm, finishing at 4:00pm on Fridays. There is no shift allowance.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality.

We can't wait to hear from you. Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.