Overview
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As a Project Manager at Stantec, you will lead delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary water sector projects across all stages of the project lifecycle. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role is well suited to individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to delivering excellent client service. The position can be based in one of our offices in Shrewsbury, Derby, Birmingham, Redditch, Bristol, Cardiff, Taunton, Exeter, Plymouth, or Truro.
Responsibilities
* Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of water sector projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and Stantec’s Project Management Framework.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
* Identify and mitigate risks early; address issues proactively to keep projects on track.
* Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to meet financial and operational targets.
* Prepare and present regular updates and documentation to internal and external audiences.
* Support the development of junior team members through coaching and mentoring.
* Uphold and promote compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards throughout project activities.
Qualifications
* Degree in engineering, environmental science, project management, or a related discipline; strong understanding of project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
* A professional certification such as PMP or APM would be advantageous.
* Experience with NEC contracts and delivering projects using a risk-based approach is beneficial.
* Ideally, experience in the water sector and delivering detailed engineering services, in collaboration with contractors or through managing complex infrastructure projects.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
* Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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