Project Manager

LanesGgroup; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater solutions provider in the UK seeks a Project Manager to oversee new projects in southern England. This role involves managing operational teams, ensuring KPI delivery, and resource allocation. Ideal candidates will hold an HGV license and have at least 2 years of managerial experience in site operations. The position offers a competitive salary, 24+ bank holidays, and progression opportunities within the company.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Progression opportunities

Pension

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience required.
• Experience in site and drainage operations is essential.
• Possession of an HGV license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for all works within the catchment.
• Lead frontline operational teams to achieve performance metrics.
• Monitor operational performance and drive efficiency.

Skills

HGV license

Managerial experience

Site and drainage experience

Tools

DISAB

HPWJA

Screener

Grab Lorry

Porta Reel

Job description

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems.

Formed in 1992, our half a billion‑pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4,000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

Fantastic opportunity to manage a brand new team under the Thames Water Contract! This role would be based out of the southern region and will require you to work away from home, depending on the location of the project. As this is a project manager role, we will require you to be flexible regarding the hours. Hotels are provided by the company and transport is discussed.

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday, 6am - 6pm

Location: Chalgrove, Chertsey region

Holidays: 24 days plus bank holidays

Overtime paid at 1.25x

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for all works within the catchment, ensuring delivery against SLAs, KPIs, and cost targets.
• Lead and support frontline operational teams, including supervisors and operators to drive high performance and service levels.
• Work closely with the project team to ensure effective resource allocation, job prioritisation, and workforce coordination.
• Continuously monitor operational performance and implement improvements to drive efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Lanes Group and its customers.
• Reporting to senior management daily.
• Brief the project team daily regarding expectations and updates.
• Work alongside the project team to complete works.

Experience and capabilities

• HGV license
• Managerial experience (2 years)
• Site and drainage experience
• DISAB
• HPWJA
• High risk
• Desirable Screener
• Desirable Grab Lorry
• Desirable Porta Reel

What we offer

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Progression opportunities
• Pension
• Training opportunities

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

Lanes: https://www.lanesgroup.com/#our_group

Lanes I: https://lanes-infra.com/

SUS: https://sus.co.uk/

Clearflow: https://www.clearflowltd.com/

AQS: https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under‑represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please