Your new company You will be joining an established and well-respected Tier 1 contractor operating within the water industry. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor delivers large-scale clean and waste water capital programmes for Anglian Water and offers a strong pipeline of AMP8 works as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Civil Team Leader to join their delivery team.

Your new role As a Civil Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering large-scale water infrastructure projects under their Anglian Water contract, based in Colchester. Reporting to the Site Manager, you'll oversee day-to-day site operations, managing delivery teams and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supervising civil installations and construction activities from inception to completion Driving health, safety, environmental and quality standards (SHEQ) across all projects Coordinating suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams to maintain programme performance Leading cultural change initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency Ensuring compliance with legislative and corporate requirements, including risk assessments and safety inspections.This is a site-based role requiring strong communication and leadership skills to influence stakeholders and maintain high standards throughout the project lifecycle.

What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful, you'll need:

Proven experience in a similar role within the water (clean and/or waste) industry Sound leadership skills with the ability to manage subcontractors and influence stakeholders Proactive mindset with a commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid Full UK driving licence. What you'll get in return In return, you'll receive:

Starting salary up to £51,000 per annum Company car (plus fuel card) or car allowance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private health insurance Life assurance Company pension scheme (matched up to 7%) Enhanced family leave Retail discounts Reward schemes Opportunity to work on high-impact and rewarding projects Supportive and collaborative work environment Industry-recognised training and development programmes Opportunity to grow and progress your career with a leading Tier 1 contractor and more. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.

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