Civils & Infrastructure Project Leader | Hybrid, Car Allowance

Pertemps Thames Water; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical assessments

Performance‑related pay

Generous pension

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Job summary

Pertemps Thames Water in Dartford is seeking a Project Manager to lead end‑to‑end delivery of civils and infrastructure schemes. Hybrid base at Lane End with site travel, 36 hours per week, and a salary up to £55,000 plus a £4,500 car allowance.

You will commercially manage contracts, drive contractor performance, and ensure assets are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards. A proven track record in large construction or complex site environments is required.

Qualifications

• HNC or above in an appropriate subject or significant experience in a similar role.
• Excellent contractual awareness of project management work.
• A proven track record of managing third‑party performance.
• A proven track record of delivering capital projects.
• Strong industry and business knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to run profit and loss and manage cash flow.
• Strong commercial approach with contract knowledge.
• Decision making balancing business development and cost control.
• Proven capability in process improvement design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end‑to‑end project delivery for civils and infrastructure schemes.
• Commercially manage all contracts to optimise outcomes for Thames Water.
• Develop and deliver projects meeting regulatory and internal outputs.
• Provide best value for money on capital and life‑cycle costs.
• Oversee performance of service providers and drive value.
• Proactively manage project risk to minimise impact.
• Manage changes and administer service provider contracts.
• Ensure quality systems and processes meet standards.
• Maintain external stakeholder relationships and protect Thames Water’s reputation.
• Develop people and foster accountability and achievement.
• Promote a culture of innovation from the supply chain.

Skills

Contractual awareness

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Delivery of capital projects

Third-party management

Financial acumen

Process improvement

External customer service

Education

HNC or above in an appropriate subject

Job description

Pertemps Thames Water in Dartford is seeking a Project Manager to lead end‑to‑end delivery of civils and infrastructure schemes. Hybrid base at Lane End with site travel, 36 hours per week, and a salary up to £55,000 plus a £4,500 car allowance.

You will commercially manage contracts, drive contractor performance, and ensure assets are delivered on time, within budget, and to high standards. A proven track record in large construction or complex site environments is required.