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Lining Manager
Drainage Lining Manager – Full Time
We are looking for a full-time Drainage Lining Manager to join our growing team of drainage engineers, working across commercial client sites in the North West, North Wales, and the Midlands.
About the Role
The Drainage Lining Manager is responsible for the planning, delivery, and performance of drainage lining and patching operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification. This role involves managing teams, resources, programmes, and client requirements while maintaining high standards of quality, health & safety, and technical excellence.
The Benefits
- Overtime opportunities to increase take-home pay
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + an extra day off on your birthday
- Additional holidays (1 day per year after 2 years’ service, up to a maximum of 5 extra days)
- Auto-enrolment pension (9% combined contributions)
- Death in Service Insurance (4x salary coverage)
- Extensive healthcare and wellbeing provisions, including:
- Private Medical Insurance (excess paid)
- Dental & Optical cash-back scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP support
- Health discounts
- Annual health screening
- Enhanced Family Leave policies
- Company events
- Referral bonus
- Long Service Awards & Loyalty Holidays
Hours & Location of Work
- Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm (standard 42.5-hour working week)
- Expectation of "out of hours" work, early starts, late finishes, and weekend working where required by clients
- Primary location: Office in Salford or Deeside (whichever is closer to you)
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Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience in drainage lining/trenchless rehabilitation
- Strong operational management or supervisory background within drainage or utilities
- Technical expertise in CIPP lining, patch repair systems, and mechanical/robotic cutting
- In-depth understanding of H&S and quality requirements in utilities or civil works
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Experience working on water company/AMP contracts
- Relevant industry qualifications/certifications
- Experience managing multiple crews and projects concurrently
- Commercial awareness & financial responsibility
Key Responsibilities
The role requires managing all aspects of drainage lining operations, including:
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Technical oversight:
- Managing CIPP lining (all curing methods), patch lining, and remedial works
- Providing technical input on lining solutions, defect analysis, and repair methodologies
- Ensuring compliance with H&S legislation, method statements, and risk assessments (RAMS)
- Leading safety-first culture through incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and corrective measures
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Team and resource management:
- Planning and programming work against contractual and commercial deadlines
- Overseeing multiple crews, subcontractors, and supervisors
- Conducting performance reviews, mentoring, and training assessments
- Maintaining discipline, standards, and team performance on-site
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Compliance & quality assurance:
- Ensuring works meet technical standards, client specifications, WIS, and WRc guidelines
- Completing site records, reports, permits, and QA documentation
- Reporting on programme adherence, productivity, and KPIs
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Stakeholder engagement:
- Acting as a point of contact for clients, inspectors, and stakeholders
- Providing progress updates and resolving issues on-site
- Collaborating with the commercial team on cost control, productivity, and margin protection
- Continuous improvement contributions (operational reviews, process optimisation)
About Thermatic Group
We are a people-driven business committed to fostering an environment of collaborative problem-solving, innovation, and growth. Our culture encourages independent thinking and supportive teamwork to achieve our goals.
We invest in our employees’ development through:
- Apprenticeships
- Professional qualifications
- Management training
- On-the-job learning
As an Equal Opportunities employer, Thermatic Group prioritises Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI). For full details, please request a copy of our EDI Policy.
Guaranteed Interview Commitment
We are committed to improving employment opportunities for ex-military personnel. You will be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the role criteria and the ex-military eligibility requirements.
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