Job Description Project Manager (Mechanical/ Civil | Water/Utilities) Location: Hoddesdon (site-based with travel) Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 package Role Overview We are recruiting for a Project Manager to deliver site-based projects across the water and utilities sector, including works on sewage treatment works (STW) and pumping stations (PS). This role is suited to candidates from a construction or energy background with strong civil or mechanical experience, who are confident managing projects on-site from concept through to completion. You will play a key role in coordinating design, fabrication, and installation, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Key Responsibilities • Full lifecycle delivery: scope → design → construction → commissioning → handover • Manage site teams, subcontractors, and in-house labour • Deliver projects involving: o Civil works (structures, bases, drainage, access) o Mechanical works (pipework, steelwork, plant installations) • Review and approve drawings (including basic understanding of AutoCAD) • Work with design information such as P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams) • Manage program build and execution using tools such as Microsoft Project • Oversee pricing, quoting, and commercial tracking of projects • Raise and manage Early Warning Notices (EWN) where required • Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, including Construction Phase Plans (CPP) • Coordinate logistics, sequencing, and site activities • Liaise with clients, engineers, and stakeholders • Support fabrication and installation planning (including modular/sectional installs where needed) • Ensure all works meet health, safety, environmental, and quality standards Key Requirements Essential: • Experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager • Strong site-based construction, civil, or energy background • Experience delivering mechanical and/or civil scopes • Understanding of: o Project programming (MS Project or similar) o Commercial processes (pricing, quoting, variations) • Experience managing subcontractors and labour on-site • Knowledge of CDM regulations and site health & safety • Ability to interpret technical drawings and design information Desirable: • Experience working on: o Sewage Treatment Works (STW) o Pumping Stations (PS) • Familiarity with: o P&IDs and process-driven environments o Steelwork and fabrication processes • Exposure to NEC contracts • Engineering background (Civil or Mechanical) • SMSTS / CSCS Key Skills • Strong site leadership and coordination • Commercial awareness (quoting, pricing, variations) • Ability to manage programme and delivery under pressure • Good working knowledge of Excel and project controls • Strong communication with internal teams and external stakeholders What They’re Looking For • A hands-on, site-focused Project Manager • Background in construction or energy, with transferable skills into utilities • Someone comfortable working on live infrastructure sites • Strong understanding of how projects are built, installed, and delivered on-site • Ideally someone who has had exposure to mechanical systems, pipework, or steel structures Package • £60,000 – £70,000 • Company vehicle or allowance ( £4000 ) • Pension • 33 days Holiday benefits