Project Manager - Wastewater
Location: Wessex Water region
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + benefits
Lead the delivery of key water infrastructure projects.
Take charge of major water infrastructure projects in the Wessex Water region for a tier one contractor, overseeing all aspects of project delivery from conception through to completion. As a Project Manager, you'll ensure projects are completed on scope, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. This is a key opportunity to manage high-profile projects that are critical to providing sustainable and high-quality services for local communities.
Why this opportunity stands out.
This is a high-responsibility role offering the chance to manage major infrastructure projects in the water sector. You'll enjoy autonomy and the opportunity to make a real difference in the sector while working with a skilled and experienced team in a growing environment.
What you'll be doing.
·Overseeing the delivery of water infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed on scope, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.
·Managing the design, engineering, construction, commercial, and handover phases of the projects.
·Implementing risk management and value engineering processes to identify and mitigate risks while capitalising on cost-saving opportunities.
·Providing clear direction, motivation, and leadership to project teams, consultants, and contractors.
·Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
·Preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, presenting updates to key customers and stakeholders.
·Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, proactively addressing needs and ensuring satisfaction.
·Implementing systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and manage project risk.
·Championing sustainability, service excellence, and best practice across project delivery.
·Managing suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring strong performance, good relationships, and timely project completion.
·Reviewing and approving project management plans, health and safety plans, and method statements.
·Supporting business planning, bid development, and identifying growth opportunities within the region.
·Coaching and developing project staff, fostering a high-performing, motivated team.
What you'll bring.
·Experience as a Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex construction or infrastructure projects, ideally within the water sector.
·Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills.
·Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
·Ability to manage multiple projects to high standards of compliance, quality, and client satisfaction.
·Sound knowledge of the construction industry, particularly in water infrastructure.
·Proven ability to meet specifications, standards, and targets in a regulated environment.
·Strong commercial acumen with experience in managing budgets, forecasting, and reporting.
·Excellent negotiation, diplomacy, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Ready to apply?
Please contact Chas on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to discuss in confidence.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received, the application has not been successful at this stage