Job Description
Project Manager (Water Sector – Severn Trent Region)
Contract: 18–24 Months (Inside IR35) | Permanent Considered
Location: Near Welsh Border – Severn Trent Region (Waste Water Site, Cropthorn)
Reporting to: Senior Project Manager
Contract Type: Inside IR35 Contract (18–24 months) or Permanent
The Role
You will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of a multi-disciplinary water infrastructure project. From early planning and design through to commissioning and handover, you will work closely with engineering teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to deliver a high-quality and safe solution – on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
* Champion health, safety, environmental, and quality standards on site
* Implement and ensure adherence to the Business Management System (BMS)
* Lead stakeholder communication and maintain strong client relationships
* Manage project plans and execution strategies including PEP development
* Monitor construction methods, site setup, and method statements
* Oversee contract documentation, non-conformance reporting, and cost control
* Ensure commercial performance, forecasts, and reporting are proactively managed
* Contribute to governance reviews, CDM compliance, and technical assurance
* Motivate and support delivery teams to meet project KPIs
* Engage in continuous professional development and represent the company professionally
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential:
* Proven project management experience in delivering design & build schemes, ideally in the water or wastewater sector
* Degree or equivalent qualification in construction, engineering, or commercial disciplines
* Recognised Project Management Qualification (e.g., PMQ, APM)
* Strong understanding of NEC or IChemE contracts and commercial negotiation
* Skilled in risk management, programme delivery, and team leadership
* Effective communicator – written, visual, and verbal – with clients and partners
* Working knowledge of CDM, Health & Safety, and environmental compliance
Desirable Attributes
* Familiarity with Severn Trent frameworks or AMP delivery programmes
* Experience presenting at internal governance or steering committees
* Collaborative mindset with a commitment to innovation and sustainability