Project Manager -Patching and Lining

Lanes Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure delivery partner is looking for a Project Manager in Patching & Lining to lead operational teams and ensure excellent customer service. Responsibilities include managing projects, driving service efficiency, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have managerial experience and strong organizational skills. This is an opportunity to work in Bamber Bridge, offering a supportive environment focused on health and safety.

Benefits

Company car allowance

25 days holiday plus Bank holidays

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Proven experience in a managerial role, preferably in performance management.
• Proficient in relevant office software.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for project delivery within cost targets.
• Lead operational teams to ensure high performance.
• Monitor operational performance for efficiency improvements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Leadership qualities

Problem-solving

Tools

Office software

IT systems for performance analysis

Job description

Overview

Role Title - Project Manager - Patching and Lining

Lining Department – Bamber Bridge Area, Region

We are recruiting a Project Manager in Patching & Lining to join our team, delivering exceptional customer service and innovative operational solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding career with Lanes Group, working closely with one of our most exciting clients and contributing to their objectives.

About the Role

The Project Manager - Patching and Lining is responsible for leading operational teams within a defined region (catchment), ensuring end-to-end management of all works while delivering an exceptional customer journey. This role drives service excellence, operational efficiency, and performance against SLAs, while maintaining strong collaboration with planning, scheduling, and customer engagement teams.

• Take full accountability for all works within the catchment, ensuring delivery against SLAs, KPIs, and cost targets.
• Lead and support frontline operational teams, including supervisors, operatives, and subcontract teams, to drive high performance and service levels.
• Work closely with planning and scheduling teams to ensure effective resource allocation, job prioritisation, and workforce coordination.
• Continuously monitor operational performance and implement improvements to drive efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Lanes Group and its customers.

About You

We are looking for individuals who:

• Hold a full UK driving license
• Proven experience in a managerial role, preferably within a performance management or operational context.
• Excellent organisational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with a focus on enhancing client satisfaction.
• Proficient in office software and IT systems relevant to performance analysis.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and guide teams towards achieving targets.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with a focus on achieving results.

Working Hours & Location

• Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 47.5 hours per week
• Location: Bamber Bridge
• Company Car / Car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Why Join Lanes Group?

At Lanes Group, nothing is more important than the health, safety, and well-being of our people and customers. As the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner, we:

• Have a turnover exceeding £530 million (EBITDA £45 million)
• Employ over 4,000 brilliant people nationwide
• Operate through a countrywide network of operational locations

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.

Lanes Group is also a proud signatory of the ‘Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health’, run by Mindful Employer.

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