Project Manager in Southampton

Energy Jobline ZR; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater solutions provider is seeking a Project Manager to lead a new team for the Southern Water Contract. The role includes managing key projects in the southern region, with flexibility in hours and requirement to work away from home. Candidates should possess an HGV license, managerial experience, and relevant site knowledge. Benefits include competitive salary, 24 days holiday, and training opportunities.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Progression opportunities

Pension

Training opportunities

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for all works within the catchment.
• Lead and support frontline operational teams.
• Work closely with the project team for resource allocation.
• Continuously monitor operational performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Report to senior management daily.
• Brief the project team daily regarding expectations.
• Work alongside the project team to complete works.

Skills

HGV license

Managerial experience

Site and drainage experience

DISAB

HPWJA

High risk

Desirable Screener

Desirable Grab Lorry

Desirable Porta Reel

Job description

Job Summary

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

Internal and External candidates

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.

Company overview

The Lanes Group are the UK's largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, playing a vital role in 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.

Equal Opportunity

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

Strictly no agencies please.