GRAHAM is a leading provider of integrated Facilities Management and construction services, delivering high-quality, compliant, and sustainable solutions across the public and private sectors, with a strong track record in the UK water industry.
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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support and lead the delivery of building, civils minor works, and hard FM activities across STWs extensive operational estate.
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing minor works and small projects across a geographically dispersed portfolio of operational water and wastewater assets, including treatment works, pumping stations, service reservoirs, depots, offices, and associated buildings and structures.
The contract spans Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Hafren Dyfrdwys Welsh operational area.
Works will primarily be delivered via a measured term / NEC-based contract, incorporating self-delivered and subcontracted packages across building fabric, civils, mechanical and electrical disciplines, within live, safety-critical and highly regulated operational environments.
This role requires close collaboration with STW operational teams, asset managers, framework managers, supply chain partners, and end users to ensure works are planned and delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with water industry standards, regulatory obligations, and contract KPIs.
* Reporting to: Projects Director
* Location: Cannock - Working across Severn Trent Water
* Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
* Benefits: Up to 36 days paid annual leave / Excellent Company Pension / Free Life Assurance - 6 times annual salary / Training and Development / Discounted Private Health Care Scheme / Discounted Gym Membership
The Project Manager shall:Manage the end-to-end delivery of minor works and small projects across STWs operational estate, from instruction through to completion and handover
Deliver works in accordance with NEC forms of contract and measured term arrangements, ensuring compliance with contract mechanisms, instructions, change control and performance measures
Coordinate and manage self-delivery teams, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants, including specialist civils, building fabric, mechanical and electrical disciplines
Plan, programme and sequence works, producing and maintaining robust programme and workflow controls appropriate to reactive and planned maintenance delivery
Operate in line with NEC collaborative principles, promoting early warning, proactive risk management and transparent communication
Manage Early Warnings, change events, risk mitigation actions and programme updates in line with NEC and STW governance requirements
Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems, including CDM Regulations, water industry safety standards and STW site rules
Undertake Principal Contractor duties where applicable and ensure works are delivered safely within live, operational water and wastewater environments
Take ownership of commercial performance, including cost control, forecasting, variations, and risk management across multiple concurrent workstreams
Monitor and control programme, cost, quality and resources, ensuring works are delivered within agreed response times, budgets and service levels
Manage subcontractor procurement, performance, competence, compliance and coordination in line with STW and GRAHAM requirements
Act as the primary operational interface with Severn Trent Water stakeholders, site managers, operational staff and framework representatives
Chair and attend progress meetings, safety meetings and performance reviews, ensuring accurate reporting and audit-ready records
Maintain robust project, commercial and contractual documentation in accordance with NEC, STW and GRAHAM governance frameworks
Oversee commissioning, testing, certification, defects management and close-out activities
Compile and submit accurate handover information, including certification, asset data and completion records
Support delivery of social value, sustainability and environmental objectives, aligned with STW commitments and GRAHAM values
Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice across reactive and planned maintenance delivery
Positively represent and promote GRAHAMs values, brand and professional reputation within the water sector
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
About You
Essential Criteria1.SMSTS qualification
2.NVQ Level 6 or 7 (or equivalent) in Construction or Project Management
3.Proven experience as a Project Manager within hard FM, maintenance, civils or construction environments
4.Demonstrable experience delivering works under NEC forms of contract (NEC3 / NEC4)
5.Strong understanding of NEC commercial management, change control and programme management
6.Experience managing minor works across a dispersed estate
7.Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations and strong health & safety leadership
8.Experience working within live, safety-critical or operational environments
9.Ability to manage multiple concurrent work activities with effective programme and cost control
10.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project (or equivalent)
11.Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with client operational teams
Desirable Criteria
1.Experience working within the water, utilities or regulated infrastructure sectors
2.Experience of measured term or framework contracts
3.CSCS Black Managers Card
4.Membership of, or working towards, a professional body (MCIOB, RICS, APM)
5.Experience supporting sustainability, environmental and social value initiatives
Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently under represented in our industry.
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