Lining Team Leader

As a Lining Team Leader, you will lead a team of skilled operatives delivering relining solutions using UV cure, steam cure, hot water cure, and ambient cure techniques across both regulatory and non-regulatory environments.

Working primarily on established frameworks with the UK's leading water companies, you will be responsible for overseeing all site activity and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and within agreed timescales.

You will take ownership of site operations, working closely with the Project Supervisor while supporting the performance and development of your team., Day-to-day responsibility for site staff and associated site activities
Overseeing all relining works completed on site
Ensuring adherence to Ipsum site processes and reporting requirements
Promoting and maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance
Acting as a role model and supporting the development of operatives
Identifying and resolving issues before they escalate
Producing high-quality results, reports, and feedback
Building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
Supporting pre-planning and preparation of works
Ensuring all site incidents are reported appropriately

You will be an experienced Team Leader within the drainage or utilities sector with strong technical knowledge of relining and a proactive, safety-first approach.

Key experience and qualifications:

Proven experience in a Team Leader role within drainage or utilities
Strong experience in sewer rehabilitation and relining
Experience with UV, steam, hot water, or ambient lining techniques
EUSR Patching and Lining
Full UK driving licence (HGV desirable)
Experience managing a lining team and operating lining rigs
NRSWA Street Works
Confined Space Level 2 or above
High-pressure water jetting
OS19 qualification desirable
Working knowledge of robotic cutters

Skills and personal qualities:

Strong communication skills, both upward and downward
Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
Professional and positive attitude
Self-motivated and well organised
Flexible approach to working hours
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Customer-focused mindset
IT literate with experience using Microsoft Office
Ability to produce clear and accurate reports

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (with flexibility for early starts, weekends, and out-of-hours work)

What's in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job - you're starting a career with real support behind it.

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development and progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental health support and counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club including supermarkets, phone bills, gyms and more
Life assurance cover
Long service recognition
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community