Junior Project Manager

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Travel allowance

Meal allowance

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Mental health support

GP access 24/7

Enhanced maternity pay

20 days leave + bank holidays

Job summary

ExcelCS, part of the Ipsum Group, is a specialist water-industry contractor delivering commissioning, testing, compliance and pipelaying services across the UK. The Junior Project Manager supports the General Manager in day-to-day execution of operational delivery on water utility projects, coordinating and enabling delivery teams to meet programme, quality, cost and compliance targets.

The role translates plans into daily activities, guiding commissioning engineers and escalating risks to keep

Qualifications

• Industry experience in water is ideal; gas acceptable; power/telecoms considered.
• Experience managing site teams and operatives.
• Reading drawings and specifications to produce material take-offs.
• Measure completed works against the Schedule of Rates for valuations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support Day-to-day site management across water and utilities schemes.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.
• Support the management of site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers (1–2 teams, progressing to 4–5).
• Maintain compliance with H&S, RAMS, permits, and company procedures.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to produce accurate material take-offs.
• Provide accurate progress information to support applications for payment.
• Liaise with clients, inspectors, and internal management.
• Monitor programme progress and report accurately.
• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping, and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Health & safety

Driving licence

Job description

Location: Head office Colwyn Bay – with UK travel, working away from home required.

Salary: Will come with Additional on Target earnings, Company Van and Fuel card, Working away allowance and Meal allowance.

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join ExcelCS part of Ipsum Group, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GPand Mental health support & counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

About the role…

ExcelCS part of the Ipsum Group is a specialist water industry contractor delivering high-quality commissioning, testing, compliance and Pipelaying services across the UK. We work closely with major water authorities and framework partners, including Welsh Water, Severn Trent, United Utilities and most major contractors, supporting the delivery of safe, reliable, and fully compliant water infrastructure.

The Junior Project Manager role is to support the General Manager with the safe and effective day‑to‑day execution of operational delivery across water utility projects. The role supports with ensuring that operational teams are fully enabled, coordinated and resourced to deliver against programme, quality, cost and compliance requirements.

The role translates project plans into executable daily activities, leading delivery performance through Commissioning Engineers and proactively resolving operational challenges. A key element of the role is the identification and escalation of risks and constraints that may impact programme, cost, safety or customer outcomes, ensuring all Managers are fully informed to support timely decision making and client engagement.

As a Junior Project Manager you will…

Support with Day-to-day site management across water and utilities schemes

Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification

Support the management of site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers (starting with 1–2 teams, progressing to 4–5)

Maintain compliance with H&S, RAMS, permits, and company procedures

Read and interpret drawings and specifications to produce accurate material take-offs

Measure completed works against the Schedule of Rates for valuations and reporting

Provide accurate progress information to support applications for payment

Liaise with clients, inspectors, and internal management

Monitor programme progress and report accurately

Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping, and documentation

About you…

Industry experience in water is ideal; gas acceptable; power/telecoms considered

Experience managing site teams and operatives

Recording tasks, progress, and site documentation

Leadership capability

Strong understanding of health & safety and permit systems

Full UK driving licence

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