Technical Manager - Trenchless Solutions

Adler & Allan; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity/paternity and adopt

Company pension

Life assurance (x4 salary)

Bupa with option to add dependents

Refer a friend scheme

Employee assistance programme

Competitive annual leave + bank hols

Training and career progression

Job summary

Glanville Environmental seeks a Technical Operations Manager - Trenchless Rehabilitation to lead sewer and pipeline rehabilitation programmes, translating survey data into robust methodologies. You will develop capable teams, controls and deliver dependable client outcomes across multiple fronts.

The role combines operational leadership with technical assurance, overseeing CCTV analysis, lining methods, curing processes and post-installation verification, while driving continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in sewer, pipeline or underground asset rehabilitation with leadership of trenchless delivery.
• Strong CCTV-led investigation and defect interpretation capabilities.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and concurrent sites.
• Commercial awareness including forecasting, productivity, cost control and change management.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety, confined-space delivery and QA processes.
• Ability to articulate technical matters to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, effective delivery of lining and rehabilitation programmes across sites.
• Translate client priorities into resource and delivery plans.
• Balance planned works with reactive requirements and access constraints.
• Establish ownership, escalation routes and performance routines.
• Ensure pre-start readiness, welfare, supervision and timely close-out.
• Provide concise performance reporting and risk early warnings.

Skills

Trenchless delivery

CCTV analysis

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

HSE knowledge

Stakeholder communication

SMSTS

CSCS/EUSR

Confined-space management

Driving licence

Engineering degree

NEBOSH Construction

Temporary Works Supervisor

UKSTT/WRc training

NRSWA supervisor

Education

HNC/HND or degree in civil engineering, construction, utilities or related field

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

SMSTS or equivalent site management safety qualification

CSCS/EUSR competence for the work environment

Temporary Works Coordinator

NRSWA Supervisor and Water Hygiene / SHEA

Job description

Technical Manager - Trenchless Solutions

• Full‑time

Glanville Environmental is a well‑established drainage and civil engineering company that has been operating successfully since 1983 in the South West and Midlands regions.

Our core services include civil engineering for drainage and sewer works, sewer rehabilitation, manhole construction, and drain and sewer installations and repairs, including offering trenchless and no‑dig solutions.

We are seeking a Technical Operations Manager - Trenchless Rehabilitation to provide technical and operational leadership for sewer and pipeline rehabilitation programmes.

The successful candidate will act as a senior technical point of authority for rehabilitation solutions, to translate survey information and asset condition into appropriate methodologies while developing capable teams, robust controls and dependable client outcomes.

More About the role

Operational Leadership

• Lead the safe and effective delivery of lining and rehabilitation programmes across multiple work fronts.
• Translate client priorities into resource, production and delivery plans.
• Balance planned works, reactive requirements, access constraints and specialist capacity.
• Establish clear ownership, escalation routes and performance routines across the delivery team.
• Ensure pre‑start readiness, suitable welfare, competent supervision, equipment availability and timely close‑out.

Technical Leadership & Assurance

• Act as the senior technical point of contact for rehabilitation methodology selection and constructability.
• Review CCTV survey information, defect data, site constraints and asset condition to inform interventions.
• Oversee solutions including CIPP lining, patch lining, UV or LED curing, ambient or hot cure systems, robotic cutting, resin injection, manhole sealing and related no‑dig methods.
• Ensure materials, installation parameters, curing processes and verification arrangements follow approved design, manufacturer and client requirements.
• Promote pre‑ and post‑installation surveys, technical records and evidence‑based acceptance.
• Lead technical problem solving, trials, lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Champion visible leadership and a culture in which work is stopped when conditions are unsafe or controls are ineffective.
• Ensure risk assessments, method statements, permits and emergency arrangements are suitable for the work.
• Maintain effective controls for confined spaces, live sewers, high‑pressure water jetting, lifting operations, work equipment, hazardous substances and highway interfaces.
• Support investigations, corrective actions, audits and the sharing of learning.
• Protect customers, communities and the environment by reducing disruption, preventing pollution and controlling waste.
• Own delegated budgets, forecasts, cost‑to‑complete reviews and margin improvement actions.
• Challenge productivity, utilisation, material consumption, rework and subcontractor costs.
• Support estimates, quotations, tenders and change control with clear technical and delivery assumptions.
• Identify additional work opportunities while maintaining fair commercial governance.
• Provide concise, accurate performance reporting and early warning of risk.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build credible relationships with clients, designers, suppliers, highway authorities, customers and delivery partners.
• Represent the business at technical, operational and performance meetings.
• Communicate complex issues clearly, including risk, options, programme and recommended action.
• Manage escalations professionally and protect confidence through timely, transparent updates.
• Lead, coach and develop managers, supervisors, engineers and specialist crews.
• Maintain competency matrices, training plans, authorisations and succession arrangements.
• Set clear expectations, conduct meaningful performance conversations and recognise good practice.
• Build collaboration between CCTV, cleansing, lining, civils and commercial functions.
• Promote inclusion, accountability and practical innovation.

Role Scope

• Leadership of multi‑site trenchless rehabilitation delivery and technical assurance.
• Oversight of internal teams, specialist subcontractors, suppliers and operational resources.
• Accountability for safety, quality, programme, customer and financial outcomes within delegated authority.
• Support for estimating, tendering, mobilisation, innovation, product trials and business growth.

More about you

• Substantial experience in sewer, pipeline or underground asset rehabilitation, including leadership of CIPP or related trenchless delivery.
• Strong understanding of CCTV‑led investigation, defect interpretation, cleansing preparation, liner installation, curing and post‑installation verification.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, specialist subcontractors and concurrent work sites.
• Demonstrable commercial awareness including forecasting, productivity, cost control and change management.
• Working knowledge of construction health and safety, confined‑space delivery, environmental protection and quality assurance.
• Ability to build trusted client relationships and communicate technical matters to operational and non‑technical audiences
• SMSTS or equivalent site management safety qualification
• Appropriate CSCS/EUSR competence for the work environment
• Confined‑space management or supervisory competence
• Full UK driving licence
• HNC/HND or degree in civil engineering, construction, utilities or related field
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent
• Temporary Works Coordinator
• Relevant UKSTT, WRc, manufacturer or specialist rehabilitation training
• NRSWA Supervisor and Water Hygiene / SHEA

What we can offer you:

• Enhanced maternity,paternity and adoption pay and leave
• Company pension
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
• Bupa (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependents
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and career progression opportunities

About us:

Glanville Environmental is a reputable and thriving drainage and civil engineering company that has been a driving force in the Southwest region for over three decades. As we continue to expand our impressive portfolio of clients and secure long‑term contracts, we are seeking talented individuals to join our passionate team. If you are ready to make your mark in the industry and be part of a family‑owned business, this is your opportunity to thrive.

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top‑tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.