Capital Project Manager

D典r Cymru Welsh Water; Abergele; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects ensuring compliance with regulations and financial targets. The role involves managing teams, ensuring safety standards, and delivering capital solutions. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, this position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Variable pay schemes

Pension contributions

Employee discounts

Progression opportunities

Health schemes

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification required.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health & Safety is necessary.
• Extensive project management experience leading large teams.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and management of projects to meet targets.
• Ensuring project delivery complies with CDM regulations.
• Monitoring project progress and managing contractor costs.

Skills

Customer-focused attitude

Project delivery skills

Commercial awareness

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health & Safety

Job description

Job Requisition Number

7625

Work Type

Permanent

Job Function

Project Management

Salary Range

£50,958.00 - £59,877.00

Location

Kinmel Park

Closing Date: 28 May 2025, 23:59

What you’ll be responsible for

Providing leadership and management of projects to ensure completion within the statutory, regulatory, and financial targets of the Welsh Water Business Plan. Demonstrating value for money and ensuring adherence to Welsh Water's commercial and procurement processes by all contractors. Collaborating with operations and asset strategy teams to meet serviceability targets and improve asset management systems and processes for a successful next price review.

This Will Include

• Line management responsibilities for Project Coordinators, including performance management, training, development, and coaching in line with HR policies.
• Ensuring project delivery complies with latest CDM regulations, within agreed timelines and budgets, supporting Welsh Water’s investment programme.
• Assessing project needs, defining scope, designing solutions, managing procurement, overseeing construction and delivery, and commissioning projects.
• Monitoring project progress, managing slippage, and controlling contractor costs under NEC contracts.
• Implementing Welsh Water’s contract, supply chain, and commercial systems for consistency.
• Ensuring all projects meet Welsh Water Health and Safety standards, including CDM Regulations, and promoting best practices in construction techniques.
• Implementing sustainable and innovative solutions to meet efficiency and carbon reduction targets.
• Fulfilling the role of Project Manager under NEC.
• Delivering special projects involving above and below ground assets within a defined area.
• Scoping investment needs, identifying solutions, managing design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Collaborating with operational and design teams, partners, and suppliers to address asset performance issues.
• Providing project management expertise and supporting operational colleagues and partners.
• Protecting Welsh Water’s interests, managing project risks, and conducting peer reviews and issue resolution.
• Completing project handover documentation, post-project reviews, and root cause analysis for continuous improvement.

Who you’ll work with

Internal: Operations, Asset Strategy, Finance, Estates, Streetworks, Procurement, Health & Safety, Commercial teams, operational staff, design team, management levels within Welsh Water.

External: Regulators (NRW/Ofwat/DWI/CCW), local authorities, water sector companies.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health & Safety.

Experience

• Extensive project management experience, leading large teams or delivering high-value capital solutions.
• Understanding of Health and Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.

Knowledge & Skills

• Customer-focused attitude.
• Knowledge of IMS processes for capital maintenance projects.
• Project delivery skills, commercial awareness, decision-making, analytical skills, communication, teamwork, and ability to meet deadlines.

Additional Information

For an informal discussion, contact: [e-mail] with the Job Requisition Number in the subject line. Apply promptly as the role may close early. All new employees will undergo references, medical clearance, and criminal record checks. Some roles may require additional security clearance.

Benefits

Competitive salary, 33 days annual leave, variable pay schemes, additional leave options, pension contributions, employee discounts, progression opportunities, health schemes, and more.

About us

Welsh Water supplies 3 million people with water and manages wastewater, committed to safety, quality, diversity, and inclusion. We value trust, openness, respect, and honesty. Applications from minority groups and underrepresented communities are encouraged.