Lining Foreman


Company:	Ipsum Utilities Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	UK
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

Lining Foreman

Location: Nationwide

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

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 opportunities

24/7 virtual GP and mental health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discount scheme

Life assurance cover

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities

About the role...

As a Lining Foreman, you will lead the safe and effective delivery of specialist trenchless rehabilitation projects across the UK. Acting as the lead operative on site, you will oversee CIPP lining installations, patch repairs and drainage rehabilitation works, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You will coordinate personnel, equipment and materials while providing technical guidance to Lining Technicians and operatives. Working closely with Delivery Managers and operational teams, you will ensure work is delivered in line with customer, contractual, environmental and regulatory requirements.

Lead CIPP lining installations, patch repairs and trenchless rehabilitation works

Manage day-to-day site operations, personnel and resources

Ensure installation quality, compliance and technical accuracy

Oversee preparation, curing, reinstatement and quality assurance processes

Conduct and review CCTV inspections and survey data

Interpret CCTV findings and verify asset condition

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to operatives and technicians

Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and confined space requirements

Inspect equipment, curing systems, calibration settings and materials

Complete installation records, curing logs and project documentation

Identify and resolve technical challenges on site

Support continuous improvement of lining methods and operational practices

About you...

We're looking for an experienced drainage and trenchless rehabilitation professional with strong leadership skills and a proven background in CIPP lining operations.

Minimum 3 years' experience in drainage patching and lining

Experience with CIPP/CIPR rehabilitation techniques

Proficiency in UV, Steam, Hot Cure or LED Cure lining methods

Strong knowledge of lining equipment, resin systems and trenchless repair tools

Experience using CCTV drainage inspection equipment

Ability to interpret CCTV survey data and reports

Experience leading site teams and providing technical guidance

Knowledge of confined space operations and safe resin handling procedures

Experience producing installation logs, curing records and technical reports

CSCS and/or EUSR accreditation

Confined Space certification

SSSTS or SMSTS desirable

Relevant lining installation qualifications desirable

Full UK Driving Licence

We're also looking for someone who demonstrates:

Strong leadership and communication skills

Excellent organisation and time management

A professional and positive attitude

Problem-solving and decision-making abilities

High standards of safety and workmanship

Flexibility and willingness to travel

A self-motivated and proactive approach

A passion for delivering quality projects and customer service

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.

Next steps...

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Careers Team for more information.

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