Project Manager


Company:	Vector Recruitment Solutions
Salary:	£50,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	East Sussex, TN21 8HT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

Project Manager

Location: East Sussex

Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum, depending on experience + Company Vehicle / Vehicle Allowance

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Project Manager, Delivery Manager, Operations Manager or Contracts Manager looking for your next opportunity within the drainage, utilities or civil engineering sector?

Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing specialist contractor delivering major wastewater infrastructure and drainage rehabilitation projects across the South of England. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of multiple projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you'll take ownership of projects from mobilisation through to completion, working closely with clients, operational teams and commercial colleagues to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

The Role

As Project Manager, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple drainage rehabilitation and infrastructure projects, including:

- Managing projects from planning through to completion

- Coordinating labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and operational resources

- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards

- Building strong relationships with clients, framework partners and key stakeholders

- Monitoring project performance, programmes, budgets and commercial outcomes

- Managing project risks, variations and reporting

- Leading and supporting site teams, supervisors and subcontractors

- Driving continuous improvement across project delivery and operational performance

About You

We're looking for a commercially aware project professional with strong leadership skills and experience delivering operational projects.

You'll ideally have:

- Experience as a Project Manager, Delivery Manager, Operations Manager, Contracts Manager or similar

- A background within drainage, utilities, civil engineering, construction, infrastructure or trenchless technology

- Experience managing project budgets, programmes and operational resources

- Excellent client and stakeholder management skills

- Strong leadership, communication and organisational abilities

- A good understanding of Health & Safety and quality management

- Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

- Experience delivering CIPP or drainage rehabilitation projects

- SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor, APM, PRINCE2 or similar project management qualifications

What's On Offer?

- Circa £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

- Pension scheme and additional company benefits

- Ongoing professional development and excellent career progression opportunities

- Opportunity to lead major wastewater infrastructure projects across the South of England

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to join a growing specialist contractor where you can make a real impact, lead high-profile projects and further develop your career.

Apply today or contact Lauren at Vector Recruitment Solutions on 01737 452505 for a confidential discussion

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