Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Freelance) – Water Sector
Location: Regional (UK)
Rate: £450–£525 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract: Ongoing Freelance Assignment
A leading regional main contractor in the water sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of a wastewater treatment works upgrade. This is a long-term freelance opportunity offering a competitive day rate with confirmed Outside IR35 status.
The Role
You will take ownership of a range of upgrade works on a wastewater treatment plant, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. The scheme includes a variety of civil and process-related works, requiring strong coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
Works are likely to include:
* Pipework installation and upgrades
* Reinforced concrete structures
* Drainage works
* Chemical dosing systems
* Associated infrastructure and process improvements
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the full lifecycle of wastewater treatment works upgrade projects
* Oversee design coordination, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
* Coordinate multidisciplinary delivery across civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes
* Lead and manage subcontractors, ensuring performance, quality, and compliance
* Interface with designers, site teams, and client representatives
* Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
* Monitor programme progress and drive delivery against key milestones
* Manage project budgets, forecasts, and commercial reporting
* Support testing, commissioning, and handover processes
* Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively
Requirements
* Proven experience as a (Senior) Project Manager within the water sector
* Strong track record delivering wastewater treatment works or similar process-driven infrastructure
* Experience working on multidisciplinary civils-led schemes (e.g. concrete, pipework, drainage)
* Good understanding of MEICA elements and programme management within water projects
* Ideally previous experience delivering projects for Severn Trent Water
* Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors and complex packages
* Good working knowledge of NEC contracts (or similar)
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced project environment
What’s on Offer
* £450–£525 per day
* Outside IR35 (confirmed)
* Long-term, ongoing pipeline of work
* Opportunity to work with a respected regional contractor on critical infrastructure projects
If you are a Project Manager with a strong multidisciplinary civils background and experience delivering water sector schemes, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term freelance role