Divisional Manager
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Posted: March 18, 2026
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A Divisional Manager is responsible for leading and developing a team of professionals, ensuring effective collaboration and communication, and fostering a positive work environment, while delivering high-quality services and achieving business objectives.
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Job Description
Divisional Manager
At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.
Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators.
In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.
Reporting to the Operations Manager for the Southern Water Contract, you will need to be able to lead a team of multi-skilled Field Managers, Supervisors and Field Staff in the delivery of waste-water operational response in a dynamic environment.
Position: Divisional Manager
Location: Goddards Green (West Sussex)
Job Type: permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday - Friday (45 hours)
Salary: £44,000 per annum, depending upon experience plus on call
Benefits: 24 plus holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll be in charge of the field managers and administers as well as the fleet compliance employee within the region.
Overseeing payroll submissions, rota management with regards to absence.
Monitoring and working with senior managers to oversee HR related issues including investigations, performance related issues and absence.
Budget management / Spend.
Ensuring engineers courses and certifications are compliant.
Overseeing equipment supplies.
Ensuring that health and safety regulations are followed.
Reviewing workloads and manpower to ensure targets are met.
Supporting all functions for teamwork.
Evaluate employee performance.
Capture Toolbox Talks monthly.
Conduct one-to-ones.
Carry out pay rises / PDRs.
Identify skill gaps and provide appropriate training for the team.
Ensure compliance with all health and safety.
Champion key working relationships with our clients.
Ensure all equipment for new starters are in place and monitor.
Signing off any required paperwork to timelines.
About You:
Supervisory or management experience of 5 years· Comfortable with Microsoft 365· Previous background of working with compliance, processes and health and safety regulations
Comfortable working in operational roles
Strong interpersonal skills
At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.
Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.