Job Description

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with over 4,000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over 500 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth. Working within Lanes Group you will be working within our Sapphire Utility Solutions division, operating on the Yorkshire Water Wastewater Service Agreement (WwSA) Contract.



We are currently recruiting for an

Operations Manager

who will provide strategic and operational leadership across all non-civils workstreams within our Yorkshire Water Delivery Frameworks, including Jetting / Tankering, CCTV, Sewer Lining, and Patch Lining. This role is accountable for the successful delivery of proactive wastewater maintenance programmes issued by Yorkshire Water, as well as supporting our client across their Reactive Response with Resilience teams and expertise. The role must support in ensuring safety, compliance, performance, and customer satisfaction are consistently achieved. The Operations Manager will lead a team of Project Managers and Supervisors, driving collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Working Hours & Location

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 47.5 hours per week Location: Bradford and surrounding regional areas 55,000 - 62,000 Salary Company Car / Car allowance 25 days holiday + Bank holidays

The Role:

Programme & Delivery Oversight:

Lead the planning and execution of all Non-Civils maintenance programmes, ensuring delivery against time, cost, quality, and compliance targets. Oversee the coordination of Jetting, CCTV, Sewer Lining, and Patch Lining activities, ensuring outputs meet Yorkshire Water's technical and formatting standards. Work closely with internal planning teams to optimise resource allocation and scheduling across multiple concurrent projects. Support Yorkshire Water during periods of peak volume and high demand, with varying levels of Resilience Support teams Ensure all works are delivered in line with Yorkshire Water's specifications and industry best practices.

Commercial & Financial Awareness:

Monitor and work within operational budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery and value for money. Collaborate with commercial team to track performance, manage both in house cost and subcontractor spend, and support procurement strategies. Drive a compliant service offering to ensure that there is limited cost of failure across operational delivery and quality

Leadership & People Development:

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers and Supervisors, fostering a high performance culture. Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and support professional development across the team. Promote collaboration across functions and encourage innovation in delivery methods and technology adoption.

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!