Job Overview
The Utilities Team Lead role is a pivotal position within site operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity are maintained.
* Lead site operations in utilities and groundworks projects, overseeing teams involved in water, cabling, and general utility works.
* Report operational or design issues to the Contracts Manager, conduct on-site risk assessments, and implement safety provisions.
* Oversee site safety setup, supervise use and maintenance of tools and equipment, and ensure safe working practices near buried utilities.
* Manage site diaries and record-keeping accurately, organize labor, plant, and materials for operational efficiency, and plan works effectively.
* Liaise regularly with Contracts Manager and wider project teams, lead by example in safe working procedures, and support a safety-first culture on-site.
* Order materials and collect site variations, have a solid understanding of health and safety procedures, and ability to plan and manage work efficiently.
* Proven experience in utilities and groundworks, strong background in water or cabling works, and experience leading site teams in a foreman or ganger capacity.
This role offers opportunities for career growth and development in a dynamic and challenging environment.