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.
