Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water management sector is seeking a Project Manager based in Washington, England. The successful candidate will oversee the management of water projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and customer satisfaction standards. This role requires strong leadership, extensive project management experience, and the ability to manage multiple contracts effectively.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing a customer-focused team.
• Experience working on multiple contracts.
• Proven track record of successful delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for successful management of the water project.
• Responsible for preparation and effective management of the project.
• Ensure projects are adequately staffed and managed effectively.

Skills

Customer-focused management

Project delivery

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Safety management

Education

Site management safety certificate (SMSTS / IOSH Managing Safely)

Full UK driving license

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Based in our Washington office in the North East of England, the individual will ensure the effective management of projects, ensuring programme requirements are met whilst working in line with both Company and divisional objectives and achieving the client and customer aspirations and expectations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Accountable for the successful management of the water project, attending pre-start meetings, devising a strategic programme of works at the start of the contract, and continually monitoring progress to ensure projects achieve targets in respect of safety, time, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for the preparation and effective management of the project, producing the overall Project Delivery Plan and associated detailed short-term programmes, and, where necessary, in conjunction with the Operations Director, making amendments to maintain the overall Plan. Take all necessary actions to ensure that work is carried out within the project requirements and timescales.
• Overall responsibility for the project including design, safety, quality management, resource planning, programme management, and commercial management.
• Ensure that all HSQE activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant, and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified.
• Ensure that projects are staffed adequately, led, and managed effectively, maintaining high levels of commitment and morale; ensure at all times that good two-way communication occurs. Foster a strong team ethic.
• Work closely with the Commercial team to ensure that all matters relating to commercial and operations are fully aligned and managed.
• Support the Bid Team in work-winning activities where necessary.
• Lead all People responsibilities for the team, including undertaking and monitoring the completion of Performance & Development Reviews, supporting and coaching team members to achieve both individual and business objectives.
• Any other duties reasonably assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies: Knowledge & Experience

• Ideally, you will have extensive experience in managing a customer-focused team.
• Must have experience working on multiple contracts.
• Must be an experienced manager who can organize and manage the completion of site works from a delivery, HSQE, and commercial perspective.
• Commercial and programming awareness.
• Site management safety certificate (SMSTS / IOSH Managing Safely).
• Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Experience managing high-value projects or portfolios.
• Full UK driving license.