Project Manager – Water / Reservoir Infrastructure
Location: Midlands, North West, or South West England
Contract Type: Freelance or Permanent
Rate/Salary: £450–£550/day (Freelance) | £70,000–£80,000 (Perm)
Start: ASAP
A leading Tier 1 contractor with a strong track record in regulated infrastructure is seeking a Project Manager to oversee high-profile reservoir and water resilience schemes. Current works include spillway replacements, dam safety enhancements, and flood prevention infrastructure in collaboration with national authorities and environmental bodies.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead all phases of project delivery across multiple reservoir and water-based assets.
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Manage programmes, budgets, quality, and safety compliance.
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Interface with clients such as public water authorities and regulatory bodies.
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Supervise multidisciplinary teams and ensure statutory reservoir safety standards are met.
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Produce and review contract documentation, reports, and risk assessments.
Requirements:
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Background in civil engineering with significant leadership experience in water, flood defence, or environmental infrastructure.
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Track record delivering under NEC contracts and CDM compliance.
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SMSTS and valid CSCS required.
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Confident working with stakeholders across design, commercial, and regulatory teams