Project Manager (Mechanical Bias) – Pumping Projects
* Reading & surrounding areas (Thames Water sites)
* Up to £70,000 + Car/Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Bonus
* 40 hours per week | Full-time, Permanent
J3A Recruitment are working with a growing engineering business delivering pumping solutions across the Thames Water network.
With a strong pipeline of work secured, they’re now looking to bring in an experienced Project Manager with a mechanical background to take ownership of projects across the region.
This isn’t a sit-back PM role — you’ll be fully involved from cradle to grave, working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver pumping projects safely, on time, and to a high standard.
What you’ll be doing as Project Manager
* Managing multiple pumping projects across clean & wastewater sites
* Delivering works across pumping stations, upgrades, installs and refurbishments
* Taking full ownership from initial client brief through to final handover
* Carrying out site surveys, scoping works and putting together quotations
* Producing RAMS, supporting design/fabrication drawings and planning delivery
* Managing subcontractors, site teams and programme timelines
* Client liaison throughout — being the go-to person on projects
* Involvement in commercials, variations and NEC contract management
What they’re looking for
* Strong mechanical background within the water industry
* Experience working on pumping stations / pumping solutions is key
* Proven track record managing projects end-to-end
* Comfortable dealing directly with clients and stakeholders
* Experience with NEC contracts and commercial awareness
* Ability to manage multiple projects without things slipping
* HNC / HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering preferred
* Thames Water experience highly beneficial
* SMSTS beneficial but not essential
This is a solid opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, taking ownership and actually driving projects forward — not just sitting behind a spreadsheet.
The business is growing, work is there, and they’re looking for someone who wants to grow with it.
To be considered, apply with an up-to-date CV.
Other roles considered: Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Mechanical Project Manager, MEICA Manager, Installation Manager, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Contracts Manager