Project Manager – Water Infrastructure
Location: Nationwide UK
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Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
About the Opportunity
Our client is a leading integrated design and construction business delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK water sector.
Following continued growth and the award of major long-term frameworks, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of clean water, wastewater and environmental infrastructure projects.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation delivering critical infrastructure schemes that improve water quality, environmental resilience and essential services for communities across the UK.
The Role
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of a portfolio of water infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.
You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage client relationships and ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
* Leading site teams and supporting Site Managers throughout project delivery
* Driving health, safety, environmental and quality performance across all projects
* Managing programme delivery and ensuring key milestones are achieved
* Maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
* Supporting commercial performance and contractual compliance
* Managing project risks and implementing mitigation strategies
* Coordinating operational, commercial and design teams to ensure successful project delivery
* Driving continuous improvement and best practice across projects
* Supporting the development and mentoring of project delivery teams
Candidate Requirements Essential
* Previous experience as a Project Manager within the water, utilities or civil engineering sectors
* Contractor-side project delivery experience
* Strong understanding of civil engineering and infrastructure construction
* Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams
* Knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts
* Strong commercial awareness and programme management skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
* SMSTS certification
* CSCS Card
* Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
* Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
* Experience delivering clean water, wastewater or environmental projects
* Experience working within AMP frameworks xsngvjr
* Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation
* Experience managing multiple stakeholders within regulated utility environments
What's On Offer
* £70,000 - £90,000 basic salary
* Car allowance or company vehicle
* Annual bonus scheme
* Pension contribution
* Private healthcare
* Life assurance
* Flexible benefits package
* Professional development and chartership support
* Structured career progression opportunities
* Opportunity to work on major UK water infrastructure programmes
Apply
If you're an experienced Project Manager looking to take ownership of complex water infrastructure projects and develop your career within a growing and highly respected organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.