Lining Operations Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lining Operations Manager to join our team here at Sapphire Utility Solutions.

The Lining Operations Manager will lead the safeefficientand high-quality delivery of trenchless rehabilitation works across our drainage portfolio including CIPP lining patch repairs UVliningand resin systems.

You will oversee planning resources qualitysafetyand client relationships ensuring projects are delivered right first time and in line with Sapphire standards and industry best practice.

Operations & Delivery

• Plan and schedule lining projects from survey through completion

• Coordinate crews vehiclesplantand materials across multiple sites

• Ensure projectsare delivered safelyon time and within budget

• Manage bothframeworks planned and reactive works

• Oversee sitelogisticsincluding permits trafficmanagementand access

Technical & Quality

• Review CCTV surveys and specifyappropriate liningsolutions

• Approve installation methods curing processes and material selections

• Troubleshoot lining defects and site challenges proactively

• Ensure pre-lining preparation meets specification (cleaning cutting desilting)

• Review and sign off post-lining CCTVreportsand quality records

• Develop solutions and designs that align with department standards andcomply withUK specifications and approvals.

• Ensure materials used in projects meet compliance requirements and undergo testing withindependenttesting facilities.

Health Safety & Compliance

• Champion Sapphires safety culture across all teams

• Fulfil the obligations of a designer for CDM (Construction Design and Management)purposes.

• Ensure RAMS are in place andfollowed-at-all-times

• Oversee confined space resin handling and lifting operations

• Conduct audits toolbox talks and incident investigations when

• Ensure compliance withWRcguidance ISOsystemsand client specifications

People Leadership

• Lead and support lining supervisors and field crews

• Plan rotas workloadstrainingand competency development

• Coach teams to deliver consistent quality and productivity

• Support recruitment and onboarding of new operatives

Commercial & Client Management

• Monitor costsproductivityand job margins

• Approve material orders and hire equipment

• Build strong relationships with clientscouncilsand framework partners

• Manage variations progressupdatesand customer enquiries

• Support the preparation of tenders and pricing where

Continuous Improvement

• Drive operational improvements and innovation in trenchless techniques

• Reduce wastedefectsand rework through root-cause learning

• Maintainaccuraterecords reporting and job management data

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in drainage / trenchless rehabilitation (CIPP or similar)

• Strong leadership experience in an operational field environment

• Excellent understanding of site health & safety

• Ability to interpret CCTV reportsdrawingsand technical specs

• Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving skills

• Clear professional communication with clients and teams

• IT-literate (job management systems MS Office)

Why Join Lanes Group

AtLanes Group nothing is more important than thehealth safety and well-beingof our people and customers. As theUKs largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner we:

• Have a turnover exceeding 530 million
• Employ over 4000 brilliant people nationwide
• Operate through a countrywide network of operational locations

What we offer:

• Holiday allowance and bank holidays
• Pension
• Death in Service
• Training and progression Opportunities

Our purpose Improving today for your tomorrow drives us to innovate sustain and create lasting solutions that shape a brighter future.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and believe that our differences make us stronger. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds including underrepresented groups.

Join us and be part of a team that makes a real impact!

Required Experience:

Manager