Mains Replacement Agent
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | Lea Bridge, E5 9RJ |
| Company: | J Browne Construction |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NTX1171461 |
Summary
We’re looking for a proactive and driven Mains Replacement Agent to play a key role in the successful on-site delivery of water mains renewal schemes across London. In this role, you’ll be responsible for coordinating daily site operations, ensuring materials and equipment arrive on time, and upholding the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and compliance. You’ll be the link between site teams, subcontractors, clients, and internal stakeholders—maintaining strong relationships while keeping projects moving smoothly and safely. From monitoring progress and controlling costs to motivating teams and solving problems on the ground, you’ll help us deliver essential infrastructure that communities rely on.
About Browne
At Browne, we are engineering with purpose.
We’re a leading UK contractor working in the water and civil engineering sectors, delivering projects that help improve everyday life. From building pipelines and upgrading pumping stations to maintaining reservoirs and drainage systems, we support cleaner water, stronger infrastructure and more reliable services for communities.
We offer a wide range of career opportunities both on site and behind the scenes. Whether your skills are in engineering, project delivery, safety, sustainability, commercial, planning or business support, there’s a place for you at Browne. We value different perspectives and experiences, and we’re proud to be a Silver Award Investors in Diversity accredited employer.
Our teams use smart technology and a hands-on approach to make sure every job is delivered safely and to a high standard. We support our clients through the full life of their assets, from construction and mechanical systems to long-term maintenance.
Browne is part of Renew Holdings plc, a UK-based group of specialist engineering companies.
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you’re committed to excellent project delivery and have the hands-on experience needed to thrive in a fast-paced utilities environment.
Experience & Knowledge
Experience in utilities or civil engineering site management, ideally within water mains or similar infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of site operations, health & safety standards, and quality assurance.
Experience leading site teams and subcontractors, with confident communication skills for liaison with clients, suppliers, and internal departments.
Skills
Proven ability to manage and coordinate timely delivery of materials and equipment to support efficient site operations.
Competent in basic IT programmes including Excel, Word, and Outlook for supporting tasks such as safety inspections, observations, programme activity management, notifications, and team support.
Strong problem-solving capability, able to respond quickly to site challenges and minimise disruption.
Essential Qualifications
Full UK driving licence
Water Hygiene
NRSWA – Unit 10 (or equivalent), backfilling and reinstating
Cable Avoidance/Safe Digging
First Aid
Desirable Qualifications
Temporary Works Supervisor
Slinger/Signaller
NPORS Traffic Marshall
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help deliver critical water infrastructure across London, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that is raising the standard of delivery, safety, and performance across the industry.
About Browne
At Browne, we are engineering with purpose.
We’re a leading UK contractor working in the water and civil engineering sectors, delivering projects that help improve everyday life. From building pipelines and upgrading pumping stations to maintaining reservoirs and drainage systems, we support cleaner water, stronger infrastructure and more reliable services for communities.
We offer a wide range of career opportunities both on site and behind the scenes. Whether your skills are in engineering, project delivery, safety, sustainability, commercial, planning or business support, there’s a place for you at Browne. We value different perspectives and experiences, and we’re proud to be a Silver Award Investors in Diversity accredited employer.
Our teams use smart technology and a hands-on approach to make sure every job is delivered safely and to a high standard. We support our clients through the full life of their assets, from construction and mechanical systems to long-term maintenance.
Browne is part of Renew Holdings plc, a UK-based group of specialist engineering companies.
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you’re committed to excellent project delivery and have the hands-on experience needed to thrive in a fast-paced utilities environment.
Experience & Knowledge
Experience in utilities or civil engineering site management, ideally within water mains or similar infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of site operations, health & safety standards, and quality assurance.
Experience leading site teams and subcontractors, with confident communication skills for liaison with clients, suppliers, and internal departments.
Skills
Proven ability to manage and coordinate timely delivery of materials and equipment to support efficient site operations.
Competent in basic IT programmes including Excel, Word, and Outlook for supporting tasks such as safety inspections, observations, programme activity management, notifications, and team support.
Strong problem-solving capability, able to respond quickly to site challenges and minimise disruption.
Essential Qualifications
Full UK driving licence
Water Hygiene
NRSWA – Unit 10 (or equivalent), backfilling and reinstating
Cable Avoidance/Safe Digging
First Aid
Desirable Qualifications
Temporary Works Supervisor
Slinger/Signaller
NPORS Traffic Marshall
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help deliver critical water infrastructure across London, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that is raising the standard of delivery, safety, and performance across the industry.
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