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
What’s 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.
Apply now or contact Lauren on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£70000.00 - £75000.00 per year