AMP8 Water Project Manager – Cumbria

Unite People; Penrith; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Unite People seeks an experienced Project Manager to support AMP8 water works across Cumbria, starting January 2027. You will own delivery from early contractor involvement through construction, commissioning and handover, managing multiple projects and a broad supply chain within a United Utilities environment.

You will lead on reinforced concrete works, shaft sinking, and civil engineering delivery, with a focus on cost control, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects within the water sector.
• Experience delivering AMP, United Utilities, or similar regulated utility projects.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete works and civil engineering delivery.
• Experience managing projects from design/ECI through to commissioning and handover.
• Strong commercial awareness including cost control and change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple water-sector projects within the AMP8 programme.
• Define project scopes, requirements, and deliverable plans.
• Oversee reinforced concrete works, shaft sinking, and civil engineering activities.
• Work within a United Utilities environment and ensure client compliance.
• Manage the full lifecycle from design/ECI through commissioning and handover.
• Control costs, forecast expenditure, and monitor commercial performance.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
• Develop team members and promote high standards across the project team.
• Manage NEC4 contracts, variations, and change management.
• Ensure works comply with UK water regulations, permits, HSQE, and legislation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and act as main client/contractor liaison.
• Coordinate with Environment Agency, Ofwat, local authorities, and partners.

Skills

Water sector project management

NEC4 contract knowledge

Stakeholder liaison

Cost control

Job description

Unite People seeks an experienced Project Manager to support AMP8 water works across Cumbria, starting January 2027. You will own delivery from early contractor involvement through construction, commissioning and handover, managing multiple projects and a broad supply chain within a United Utilities environment.

You will lead on reinforced concrete works, shaft sinking, and civil engineering delivery, with a focus on cost control, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.