Job Description
Civil Team Leader
Colchester
£46,000 – £51,000
Permanent
Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
About the Company
Our client is a well-established infrastructure delivery business operating across the UK water sector. Working on long-term capital delivery frameworks, they support major water authorities in maintaining and upgrading critical water and wastewater assets. The business is known for its strong safety culture, structured delivery approach and commitment to developing its site-based teams.
About the Role
This Civil Team Leader position sits within a water and wastewater capital delivery framework, supporting site operations on live construction projects. Working under the Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of delivery teams and subcontractors across multiple schemes.
The role is site based and focuses on safe, compliant and efficient delivery of civil works. You will take ownership of SHEQ performance on site, lead briefings and inductions, and ensure work is completed safely, on programme and within budget.
Key Requirements
1. Supervise civil construction activities on water and wastewater projects
2. Manage site teams and subcontractors on a day-to-day basis
3. Ensure compliance with SHEQ, legislative and company standards
4. Lead site briefings, inductions and toolbox talks
5. Monitor quality, programme and performance on site
6. Coordinate suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
Experience Required
7. Previous experience working in the water industry
8. Civil construction or installation background
9. Experience supervising site teams and subcontractors
10. Strong understanding of SHEQ and legislative requirements
11. Site Safety Management qualification or equivalent
12. Ability to manage multiple activities across live sites
Desirable Knowledge and Skills
13. Experience working on capital delivery frameworks
14. Good IT skills including MS Office
15. Strong communication skills across site and office teams
16. Confident managing subcontractor performance and client interfaces
Package and Benefits
17. Competitive salary £46,000 – £51,000
18. Company van and fuel card for business use
19. Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan
20. Pension scheme
21. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
22. Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
23. Ongoing training and development opportunities
24. Clear progression within a structured delivery organisation
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Civil Team Leader position, then please apply via this job board.