Senior Project Manager Drainage Rehabilitation
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Location: Battle, East Sussex
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 pa DOE, company car + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex drainage rehabilitation and CIPP projects.
This is a senior leadership role offering full ownership of high-value projects from planning through to completion. You will play a key role in driving performance, managing client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
The Role
* Lead and deliver multiple drainage rehabilitation / CIPP projects from inception to completion
* Manage project plans, budgets, programmes, and resource allocation
* Oversee site teams, engineers, and subcontractors, providing leadership and direction
* Act as the main point of contact for clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
* Ensure projects meet contractual, quality, and compliance standards
* Manage change, risk, and commercial performance across all projects
* Drive efficiency, continuous improvement, and best practice across operations
About You
* Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within drainage, utilities, civil engineering, or trenchless technology
* Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and financial performance
* Confident leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing subcontractors
* Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills
* Experience delivering complex infrastructure or rehabilitation projects
Desirable:
* Knowledge of CIPP lining / pipe rehabilitation techniques
* Experience working within water industry frameworks
* Track record of improving processes and driving operational performance
Whats On Offer
* £70,000 - £75,000 pa DOE
* Company car
* Senior leadership role with real influence on project delivery and business growth
* Opportunity to work on technically complex and high-value drainage projects
* Long-term career progression within a growing specialist contractor
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Senior Project Manager to take ownership of major drainage rehabilitation projects and play a key role in a growing business. xxuwjjq