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Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.
Eric Wright Water aims to be the leader in our field, delivering excellence in engineering and construction within the water industry. We are committed to building long term working relationships with both our clients and suppliers and do this in the spirit of the ‘Eric Wright’ ethos of working in an honest, non-adversarial and collaborative manner. Our approach to project delivery is fully aligned to that of our clients in terms of Health and Safety and Environmental management; ‘If I cannot do it safely, I will not do it’. Our clients benefit from our ability to provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ whereby we offer a comprehensive range of service covering project asset design, construction, installation, commissioning and handover, through to ongoing maintenance and management. We operate framework contracts with a number of the key UK water companies. Our delivery model provides customer service and value to our clients.
This role covers the Severn Trent region, operating from our Bromsgrove office with travel across sites as required.
What You’ll Do
1. Lead and manage a portfolio of projects across a major utilities framework, providing strategic direction and support to Project Managers and site teams
2. Take full accountability for safe, timely, and commercially successful project delivery in line with contractual obligations
3. Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with SHEQ standards and CDM regulations in collaboration with the Health & Safety team
4. Oversee programme and commercial performance, proactively managing risks, resolving issues, and driving delivery against key milestones and budgets
5. Manage and coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and third-party stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient project execution
6. Implement robust management and monitoring processes across design, procurement, manufacture, and installation phases
7. Support the commercial function in subcontract procurement, contract administration, and cost control
8. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, framework partners, and key stakeholders to support successful delivery and future opportunities
9. Produce and present accurate and timely reports to internal and external stakeholder
10. Lead, motivate, and develop teams, promoting a high-performance culture and supporting ongoing training and professional development in line with company values
11. Work collaboratively with the Framework Manager to identify and secure new work streams and contribute to business growth
What You’ll Bring
12. Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager role within the utilities sector, ideally across water and wastewater environments
13. Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering multiple concurrent projects, managing portfolios typically in the range of £20m–£30m, with individual schemes up to £6m
14. Strong technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines
15. Commercially astute, with solid experience in cost control, planning, and programme management
16. Effective leader with the ability to manage and motivate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors
17. Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities
18. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
19. Relevant industry qualification (ONC/HNC/Degree or equivalent)
20. Valid CSCS card
21. Good level of IT literacy, including Microsoft Office
Our Values
At the heart of everything we do are four core values:
22. Integrity – We’re transparent, honest, and accountable. We build trust and deliver lasting impact.
23. Excellence – We go beyond expectations with expertise, determination, and attention to detail.
24. Respect – We’re inclusive, compassionate, and professional. Every voice matters.
25. Innovation – We think differently, solve problems creatively, and embrace a “can do” attitude.
How You’ll Work
We’re looking for someone who lives our behaviours:
26. Be authentic – Say what you mean, keep your promises, and build trust
27. Be accountable – Own your work, celebrate success, and learn from setbacks
28. Belong – Be part of something bigger, rooted in community and purpose
29. Be the best you can – Give your all, ask for support, and grow with us
30. Be motivated – Strive for excellence and take charge of your development
31. Be safe – Look after yourself and others—safe people, safe place
32. Be inclusive – Treat everyone with fairness, respect, and equality
33. Be empathetic – Listen deeply and value every voice
34. Be open – Share feedback, celebrate strengths, and speak up for what’s right
35. Be collaborative – Offer support, share knowledge, and learn from others
36. Be inspiring – Lead with positivity, embrace innovation, and foster teamwork
37. Be bold – Speak up, be curious, and help shape the future
Why Join Us?
38. Be part of a business that exists to make a difference
39. Thrive in a healthy, empowering environment
40. Work with passionate, dedicated colleagues who live our values
41. Enjoy real opportunities to grow and shape your future
42. Good salary and benefits offer
Our offer
43. Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
44. Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
45. Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
46. Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
47. BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
48. Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
49. Health Plans – optional, including dental, cash health plans and critical illness
50. EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
51. Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
52. Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
53. Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
54. Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
55. A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
56. A wide range of enhanced benefits to support your well-being and work-life balance
Our Ethos:
Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.
We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.
Equal opportunity
At Eric Wright Group, our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share of values, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.
Department EWW Contract type Full time Hours 40 Salary Competitive Benefits Competitive salary, car or car allowance, generous pension, holidays, income protection, health plans, paid family leave and much more!