Build the future.
Build your career.
Built by Better.
As a sustainable construction service provider to the utilities sector, we work together as one team to help keep infrastructure moving for households and businesses across the UK. Our reputation and heritage are powered by people with shared values and personal drive to accept nothing less than the best.
Life at CLC is more than just a job. It’s a place to win together, get things done, and build a life-long career in supporting the delivery of the UK’s essential services.
Vision and Values
Working together to maintain and grow local infrastructure with respect and care for people and the environment.
As guardians of many of the UK’s top brands, we work tirelessly to keep households and businesses connected to clean water, power, and telecommunications. It’s our mission to work together to maintain and grow local infrastructure with respect and care for people and the environment.
We work behind the scenes to make it possible to reliably access clean water and energy that power people’s lives, day and night.
Every single team that turned up were efficient, polite, and hard working. The service I received was great, and second to none.
Affinity Water Customer
Our Vacancies
We’re always on the lookout for brilliant people to join our growing team. If you’re looking to drive future success in project management, installation, repair, maintenance, and reinstatement methodology, then let’s talk.
🚧 We're Hiring | Reinstatement Planner
Plan with Purpose. Keep Projects Moving. Make an Impact.
CLC is looking for an organised and proactive Reinstatement Planner to join our growing operational team based at our Brentwood office.
This is a varied role where you'll work closely with operational teams to plan and coordinate reinstatement works, ensuring jobs are delivered efficiently, safely and to the highest standards.
Please note: This role is based in Brentwood and regularly requires visits to operational sites. Due to the location and travel requirements, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. The office is not easily accessible by public transport.
About the Role
As a Reinstatement Planner, you'll:
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Plan and schedule reinstatement works across operational programmes.
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Liaise with supervisors, operatives and office teams to ensure efficient delivery.
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Monitor work schedules and respond to changing operational priorities.
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Ensure works are programmed in line with customer and business requirements.
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Support the coordination of permits, traffic management and reinstatement activities.
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Help drive productivity while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
What We're Looking For
✔ Previous planning, scheduling or coordination experience (utilities or highways experience desirable).
✔ Strong organisational and time management skills.
✔ Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
✔ Confidence working in a fast-paced operational environment.
✔ Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
✔ Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
What We Offer
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Competitive salary
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Ongoing training and development
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Career progression opportunities
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Supportive team environment
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Opportunity to work within a growing utilities business
📍 Location: Brentwood, Essex
🚗 Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required.
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We’re looking for skilled and motivated Water Meter Technicians to join our growing team in Essex. You’ll be responsible for the installation of external smart water meters and assisting with surveying in the public highway to identify suitable dig locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Role and responsibilities, but not limited to:
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Installing smart water meters externally at domestic and commercial properties
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Conduct external surveys alongside installations to support installation work
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Respond to maintenance requests and troubleshoot any issues with the meters or their associated equipment
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Working safely and efficiently in line with company and industry standards
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Ensuring accurate completion of all work records and customer documentation
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Ensure good communication maintained with planners and delivery team
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Deliver a positive customer experience. Explain how the new smart meter works and answer customer questions about its features and use
Essential Skills & Experience:
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NRSWA accreditation desirable
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EUSR Water Hygiene Card
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Full UK Driving Licence
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Strong understanding of reinstatement practices and traffic management
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Good working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practices in utility environments
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Ability to use, repair, and maintain machinery and tools, and a basic understanding of water distribution systems preferred
Desirable Skills
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Previous experience in smart water metering or similar work stream, installing water meters or working in a plumbing or utilities environment
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Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritise tasks and deliver quality workmanship
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Competent using handheld/mobile technology for reporting and auditing
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Strong communication and customer service skills are crucial, as the suitable candidate will be representing the company to the public
Position Type:
Self-Employed / Price Work
Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 17:00
Location:
Brentwood, Essex (Field-based)
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🚧 We're Hiring | Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Build Your Commercial Career. Support Major Projects. Make an Impact.
CLC is looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Commercial Team, supporting a high-profile water metering framework.
Based at our Brentwood, Essex office, you'll work closely with our Quantity Surveyor and operational teams, helping to manage the commercial and financial performance of projects from start to finish. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive and growing business, with opportunities for further training and professional development.
Please note: This is a full-time, office and site-based role (Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm). Occasional travel to project sites will be required, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential. Due to the location of our Brentwood office, access to your own transport is required, as the office is not easily accessible by public transport.
About the Role
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you'll:
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Support the commercial management of water metering projects from mobilisation through to final account.
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Assist with preparing cost estimates, budgets and cost plans.
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Monitor project costs and support Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
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Assist with cost forecasting and financial reporting.
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Support procurement activities, including obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
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Assist with subcontractor payment assessments and contract administration.
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Prepare applications for payment, interim valuations and final accounts.
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Maintain accurate commercial records, including costs, variations and contractual documentation.
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Liaise with operational, compliance and accounts teams to resolve commercial queries.
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Attend project sites when required to assess progress and support commercial activities.
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Build strong working relationships with colleagues, subcontractors and client representatives.
What We're Looking For
✔ 2–3 years' experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role.
✔ Knowledge of construction contracts, particularly NEC (JCT knowledge is advantageous).
✔ Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
✔ Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
✔ Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
✔ A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
✔ Full UK Driving Licence.
What We Offer
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Free onsite parking
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Career progression opportunities
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Supportive team environment
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Opportunity to work on major utility infrastructure projects
📍 Location: Brentwood, Essex
🗓️ Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm
🚗 Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle required due to office location and occasional site travel.
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Integrity
We engender trust through transparency and insight. Our aim is to bring you long-term value through reliable, ethical and trusted service.
Safety
We never compromise where safety is concerned. Central to the service we deliver, we go beyond best practice to achieve a No Harm environment for staff, customers, and the public.
Passion
We are committed to our clients, poised with a determined and energised enthusiasm, seeking to solve problems and exceed expectations.
Innovation
We work to utilise and drive technology so that solutions are future-shaped, efficient, and ‘spot on’.
Engagement
We respectfully serve clients through engaged and collaborative working relationships where customer service is responsive. We listen to you, learn, and transform to keep our services ahead of the pack.
Sustainability
We care deeply about the environment and the communities we work within. Sustainability is at the heart of our innovative developments, ensuring we take the right steps for our customers, communities, and our planet.
Excellence
We don’t rest on our reputation and never settle for average. Instead, we continue to reach for increasing excellence and utmost reliable operational performance. An unrelenting drive for excellence is propelled through data exchange and success measured against best-in-class metrics.
Ownership
We empower our staff to make decisions which improve all that we do and benefit our clients and customers.