We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our growing infrastructure delivery team. This role will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of water and environmental projects, with a particular focus on low risk debris screen installations and projects delivered under LNA / WMD frameworks using NEC Option E contracts.
The ideal candidate will have strong project leadership capabilities, experience working in regulated infrastructure environments, and a solid understanding of project design processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of projects including low risk debris screens and other water infrastructure schemes.
- Lead projects delivered under LNA / WMD Option E frameworks, ensuring compliance with contractual and framework requirements.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including design, construction, and commercial functions.
- Oversee project planning, programme management, and risk mitigation.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
- Manage stakeholder relationships including clients, regulators, consultants, and contractors.
- Review and contribute to project design development, ensuring constructability, value engineering, and compliance with technical standards.
- Monitor financial performance and manage cost reporting under NEC Option E (Cost Reimbursable) arrangements.
- Support procurement and management of supply chain partners.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering infrastructure or water sector projects.
- Demonstrable experience working on NEC contracts, particularly Option E.
- Experience delivering projects under LNA / WMD frameworks or similar regulated programmes.
- Knowledge and experience of low risk debris screen installations or river/watercourse infrastructure.
- Strong design management or design coordination experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and cost control capability.
- Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Professional membership (e.g., APM, ICE) desirable