PMMA - HGV Minor Civils Engineer

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Department:

Thames Water is the UK's largest water and wastewater company, serving around 16 million customers across London and the Thames Valley. As a trusted delivery partner, Lanes Group plays a vital role in maintaining one of the UK's most critical infrastructure networks, delivering essential wastewater and drainage services that protect communities and the environment.

Our teams carry out everything from sewer maintenance and network cleansing to CCTV inspections and pollution response, ensuring customers receive a safe, reliable, and resilient service every day.

Purpose of the role:

The PMMA Minor Civils Engineer will be responsible for carrying out minor civils works associated with the excavation, removal, installation and replacement of ironwork across a variety of locations.

The role will involve working within domestic properties, footpaths, verges, highways and carriageways. The successful candidate will be expected to complete all works safely, efficiently and to a high standard, while always representing Lanes Group professionally.

Location: Iver, Colnbrook

Job type: Full time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 50 hours per week

Salary: £44,000-45,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Excavating around existing manhole covers, frames and other associated ironwork.
• Removing defective, damaged or failed ironwork.
• Installing and replacing new frames, covers and associated ironwork to the required specification.
• Breaking out and reinstating concrete, asphalt and other surrounding surfaces as required.
• Carrying out works within domestic properties, footpaths, highways, carriageways and other operational environments.
• Ensuring excavations are appropriately protected and the working area is maintained safely throughout the works.
• Completing reinstatement works to the required standard.
• Maintaining good housekeeping and leaving the worksite clean, safe and tidy following completion.
• Carrying out daily vehicle, plant and equipment checks where required.
• Completing job records, photographs and other required documentation accurately.
• Working closely with planners, supervisors, traffic management teams and other operational personnel.

Health & Safety:

Safety is a fundamental requirement of this role.

The PMMA Minor Civils Engineer will be required to:

• Wear the appropriate full PPE at all times whilst onsite .
• Follow all Lanes Group Health & Safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Comply with site-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Ensure work areas are appropriately signed, guarded and protected.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping throughout each job.
• Take responsibility for their own safety and consider the safety of colleagues, customers and members of the public at all times.

Standards & Expectations:

All PMMA Minor Civils Engineers are expected to represent Lanes Group professionally and maintain high standards of safety, workmanship and behaviour.

Employees must comply with Lanes Group policies and procedures at all times , follow reasonable management instructions and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and with minimum disruption to customers and members of the public.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a positive attitude towards safety, quality, productivity and teamwork while delivering a consistently high standard of work.

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Be comfortable working in a variety of environments including domestic properties, footpaths and carriageways.
• Be physically capable of undertaking manual and practical work.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Have a strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Be reliable, punctual and professional.
• Be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Be able to follow instructions, job packs, RAMS and company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and take pride in completed works.
• Hold a valid UK HGV driving licence where required for the position.

Desirable:

• Street Works / NRSWA qualification.
• CAT & Genny / service avoidance training.
• Abrasive Wheels training.
• Previous experience replacing manhole covers and frames.
• Experience working within highways or utilities environments.
• Experience using breakers, disc cutters, compactors and other associated minor civils equipment.

Living the Company Values

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:

• Leading : Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
• Agile : Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
• Nurturing : Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
• Engaging : Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.

Your Contribution to the company:

· Strive to be always positive and constructive

· Adhere to all company policies

· Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions

· Help others through communicating clearly

· Deliver on commitments

· Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues

· Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’

Equality, Diversion & Inclusion

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.