Water Construction Technician

Severn Trent Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in the UK is looking for a Water Construction Technician to manage large scale mains renewal work. Your role will involve operating assets and collaborating with construction teams to ensure successful project execution. Candidates should have a valid driver's license, significant utility industry experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers benefits including additional bonuses and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £1,500

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Local Mains Renewal incentive scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within a utility-based industry.
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Positive character and caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate assets on behalf of the construction team.
• Assist in the scoping and delivery of Mains Renewal schemes.
• Conduct pre-site checks and detailed surveys.
• Oversee installation of pressure control valves.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

National Water Hygiene

NRSWA

Communication skills

Job description

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As the Water Construction Technician your key role will be to operate assets on the network on behalf of the construction team whilst carrying out large scale Mains Renewal work at specific locations.

You will assist and support the Network Construction Manager in the scoping and delivery of the Mains Renewal schemes within their area of accountability and will work alongside the Lead Operative to deliver on‑site activity.

You will undertake significant, large scale construction activity on‑site in a single location, involving a wide range of activities including excavation, installation, testing and commissioning of new mains and assets.

This role will be integral in delivering large scale construction activity, where the potential risks are significant. Expect to deliver the construction work to a set budget, working alongside the Network Control Manager.

This role requires a 42‑hour work week, Monday to Friday, starting at 7:30 AM and ending at 4:30 PM, with a half‑hour early finish at 4:00 PM on Fridays.

Key Accountability:

• Accountable for undertaking pre‑site checks alongside the Network Construction Manager. Also, for identifying and health‑checking key assets in preparation for risk & contingency documentation and responsible for conducting detailed surveys on DMA renewal options.
• Liaise and communicate with Network Control at critical stages of each scheme (e.g., Valve Operations to connect onto trunk mains). Work alongside the Network Construction Lead Operative, supporting the Network Construction Operatives in the construction stages (fusing pipes, service laying, overlanding etc.).
• Responsible for undertaking valving due diligence for critical stages of the scheme. Chlorination and sampling of mains and services in line with the relevant SOPS + SSOW (Safe Systems of Work).
• Responsible for carrying out operational activities on site (e.g., flushing and cleansing of water mains and hydrants). Oversee the installation of pressure control valves on the infrastructure network. Pressure, flow and disinfection management, this includes both simple/low‑risk and complex/high‑risk valve operations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

For this role the right candidate will have a full UK manual driving licence and ideally have National Water Hygiene and NRSWA with significant experience working within a utility‑based industry.

You’ll have good communication skills and the ability to build successful working relationships as you will be working as part of a team. You will have exposure in identifying risks and opportunities.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award‑winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two 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

WHAT’S NEXT

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

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