Project Manager

OCU; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility engineering contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee water projects in Aylesbury. The role involves managing project teams, budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of engineering solutions. Join a supportive environment that empowers your personal development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, preferably in water-related projects.
• Knowledge of water industry standards, regulations, and best practices in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and completion of water-related engineering projects.
• Develop project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

AS OCU continues on a journey of substantial growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to come and join us based in Aylesbury.

As a Project Manager specializing in water projects in the UK, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful planning, execution, and completion of water-related engineering projects. Your role will involve coordinating with various stakeholders, managing project teams, and ensuring that projects are delivered within scope, budget, and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential challenges and mitigation strategies.
• Obtain necessary approvals and permits from regulatory authorities.
• Build and lead project teams, including engineers, designers, contractors, and support staff.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring clear communication of project expectations.
• Manage project budgets and ensure cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop project schedules and critical milestones, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Monitor project progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Regularly report project status to stakeholders, providing updates on milestones, risks, and achievements.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in water-related projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Knowledge of water industry standards, regulations, and best practices in the UK.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
  
  

Company Information

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.