Project Manager

-; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water solutions provider is seeking a Project Manager to manage a new team under the Southern Water Contract. Based in the Southern region, responsibilities include accountability for operational performance and team leadership. Candidates should have at least 2 years of managerial experience, site and drainage experience, and an HGV license. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 per annum, 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and excellent progression and training opportunities.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Progression opportunities

Pension

Training opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for works within the catchment.
• Lead and support frontline operational teams.
• Work closely with the project team for effective resource allocation.
• Monitor operational performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Report to senior management daily.

Skills

HGV license

Managerial experience

Site and drainage experience

DISAB

HPWJA

High risk

Desirable Screener

Desirable Grab Lorry

Desirable 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 4000+ 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 Southern 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: Southern 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.

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

Strictly no agencies please