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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 are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our team at CLC. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all contractual, financial, and procurement aspects of construction projects. Key duties include cost estimation, cost management, procurement advisory, and risk mitigation to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual obligations. The Quantity Surveyor will play a pivotal role in administering contracts, managing financial reporting, and implementing effective commercial strategies that support the broader objectives of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Role and responsibilities, but not limited to:
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Contract & Commercial Management
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Financial Oversight
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Procurement & Supply Chain
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Tendering & Estimating
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Strategy & Business Development
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Client Relationship Management
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Leadership & Team Management
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Quality, Compliance & Improvement
Desirable skills:
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Strong Cost Management Skills
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Expertise in Measurement & Valuation
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Proficiency in Contract Administration
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Tendering & Procurement
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Commercial Awareness
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Risk and Change Management
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Strong Management Reporting
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Excellent Communication Skills
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Strong Negotiation Skills
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Attention to Detail and Accuracy
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Team Player with Leadership Potential
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Time Management and Prioritisation
Requirements:
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Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related construction discipline (or equivalent experience).
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Professional membership (or working towards) with RICS, CIOB, or similar industry body is desirable.
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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction or infrastructure sectors (e.g., residential, commercial, civil engineering).
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Solid understanding of contract forms such as JCT, NEC, or FIDIC.
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Demonstrated experience in cost planning, tendering, procurement, and subcontractor management.
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Strong competency in producing CVRs, cash flow forecasts, and other commercial reports to support project controls.
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Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with cost management systems.
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Strong analytical and numeracy skills, with attention to financial detail and accuracy.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and justify commercial decisions to stakeholders.
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Good organisational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities across live projects.
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site (if applicable).
Position Type:
Full-time - 8am-5pm Mon-Fri
Location:
Varied-
Ensuring that street works are carried out efficiently, safely, and with minimal disruption to the public. Assisting other departments with front and back-end administration, communicating throughout the lifecycle or works in both the public and private boundaries.
Key Responsibilities:
Role and responsibilities, but not limited to:
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Administrative Support
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Liaison and Coordination
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Permit Management
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Risk Management and requesting extensions
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Maintaining accurate records
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Compliance and Quality Control
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Stakeholder Communication
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Environmental and Sustainability Considerations
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Customer Care
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Training and Development
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NRSWA noticing experience / knowledge preferable.
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Experience working within the Utilities industry.
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IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word and Excel.
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Good administration & communications skills, and an analytical approach to tasks.
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Consistent attention to detail & accuracy.
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Awareness of Customer Satisfaction for both internal and external sources.
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Self-motivated, able to motivate others effectively and work as part of a team.
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Previous experience using Maximo / Symology / Street Manager / Aurora would be advantageous.
Detailed Responsibilities:
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Maintaining professional working relationships with our clients within the utilities sector.
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Consulting with local authorities where needed.
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Request extensions with the local authorities to avoid any S74 liability.
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Permit Processing, manage the issuance of permits for street works projects, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
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Coordinate with various stakeholders including utility companies, contractors, local government agencies, and residents to schedule and plan street works activities efficiently.
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Requesting/Arranging TM from subcontractors & anti-skid where applicable.
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Maintain accurate records of permits, inspections, and other relevant documentation related to street works projects.
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Ensure that all street works activities are complaint, adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards.
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Coordinate inspections of street works to verify compliance with permit conditions and quality standards.
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Address any conflicts or issues that may arise during street works projects, including addressing complaints from residents or businesses, ensuring resolution.
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Serve as a point of contact for enquiries related to street works, providing information and assistance to stakeholders as needed.
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Undertake the day-to-day street works tasks in accordance with our clients KPI’s and contractual SLA’s.
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Share any potential opportunities for process improvement within the street works department with your line manager.
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Consulting with the client’s customer care team directly to investigate & resolve customer enquiries & complaints.
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As above for enquiries received internally, via our company website, landline & email.
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Maintaining the customer care mailbox and street works email distribution group.
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Working with multiple systems – clients & in–house.
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Reporting weekly on all received customer contact, root causing and reporting on resolutions to the client’s Customer Management team.
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Consulting with clients Claims dept to assist with quotation & planning of works.
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Chasing outstanding / unresolved works ensuring the client and customer is updated.
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Adjusting & adding specific tasks to existing job records to ensure correct execution.
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Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and environmental policies.
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Daily coordination with other departments to support the smooth running of our BAU.
Position Type:
Full-time
7.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, Weekend & Bank Holiday Cover where required
Location:
Codham Hall, Brentwood
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We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Beavertail Driver to join our utilities operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and timely collection and delivery of machinery, pipework, and other equipment to and from various sites. This role supports the broader utilities team by ensuring materials and equipment are where they need to be, when they need to be there.
Key Responsibilities:
Role and responsibilities, but not limited to:
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Operate a beavertail lorry to transport machinery, pipes, and utility-related equipment.
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Carry out scheduled collections and deliveries from depots, sites, and supplier locations.
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Ensure loads are properly secured and in line with safety regulations.
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Perform daily vehicle checks and report any maintenance needs.
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Support non-exhaustive duties such as assisting with basic loading/unloading, site material coordination, or equipment checks as required.
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Complete relevant documentation, such as delivery notes and vehicle logs.
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Communicate clearly with operations, site teams, and suppliers to ensure smooth logistical coordination.
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Adhere to company policies, road safety regulations, and site procedures at all times.
Requirements:
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Valid UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) driving licence.
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NPORS - N107EB, Lorry Loader Remote Controlled and manual – Crane Swivel Hook - D.
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Experience operating beavertail vehicles (preferred but not essential – training can be provided).
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CPC and digital tachograph card.
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Physically fit and capable of assisting with manual loading/unloading.
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Good communication and time management skills.
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Knowledge of road safety and vehicle maintenance standards.
Desirable Skills:
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Experience in a utilities, construction, or plant delivery environment.
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HGV 1 (advantageous).
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Forklift or HIAB certification (advantageous).
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Flexibility to work occasional overtime or support emergency call-outs.
Position Type:
Full-time
Mon-Fri, Weekend & Bank Holiday Cover where required
Location:
Various depots – mainly Brentwood (Essex) and Essendon (Hatfield)
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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.