Senior Project Manager - Drainage Rehabilitation

Senior Project Manager – Drainage Rehabilitation 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