Job Description
Our client, a leading water sector specialist are seeking an experienced Project Manager based near Waltham Abbey. This is a permanent role, contractors would not be considered for this role. The client are seeking a candidate with a Mechanical background, ideally with formal mechanical qualifications. As this role is working within the water sector, you will ideally have previous water sector experience.
* Role Overview
The Project Manager holds full accountability for delivering engineering projects from initiation through to completion. This includes ownership of programme, cost control, technical scope, quality standards, and health & safety compliance. The role requires strong commercial awareness, proactive stakeholder management, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver profitable, high-quality outcomes while maintaining client satisfaction.
* Job Responsibilities
Project & Commercial Management
* Take full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of multiple projects, including financial performance (P&L).
* Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and cost forecasts.
* Monitor actual performance against budget and programme, identifying and reporting variances early.
* Control expenditure, manage invoicing schedules, and ensure timely revenue realisation.
* Manage procurement activities including supplier selection, ordering, and delivery coordination.
* Oversee subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual and quality standards.
Scope, Risk & Governance
* Define and document clear project scope and acceptance criteria.
* Implement structured change control procedures to manage scope adjustments.
* Maintain and actively manage risk and issue registers, implementing mitigation plans where required.
* Ensure all activities operate within established management systems and company procedures.
* Secure required permits and approvals relevant to project delivery.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as the primary contact for clients, engineers, and technical teams throughout project execution.
* Prepare proposals and solution outlines aligned to client requirements and operational constraints.
* Provide clear and consistent progress reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
* Conduct structured project close-out activities including handover documentation and lessons learned reviews.
Health, Safety & Compliance
* Lead a proactive health and safety culture across all project activities.
* Prepare and review risk assessments and method statements.
* Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
* Investigate incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented within required timeframes.
* Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety standards at all times.
* Candidate Overview
* Proven experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects within a site-based environment.
* Strong leadership capability with the ability to motivate and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
* Commercially astute with solid analytical and financial management skills.
* PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management certification.
* HND in Engineering (essential); degree-qualified in Engineering or related discipline desirable.
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organisational levels.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Ability to define project scope clearly and develop structured delivery plans.
* Organised and capable of managing multiple concurrent priorities effectively.
* Experience within regulated or utilities sectors advantageous but not essential.
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