MEICA Project Manager

United Infrastructure Water Limited; Wakefield; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

United Infrastructure Water Limited is seeking a Project Manager to deliver water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept to completion in the United Kingdom. You will provide line management, leadership and technical oversight to Project Engineers, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence and quality standards across the portfolio.

You will lead end-to-end project delivery, manage programmes and budgets, oversee all phases, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive

Qualifications

• Degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Experience administering NEC contracts or equivalent.
• Demonstrable line management experience.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end delivery of water and wastewater projects (treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines, networks).
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets and resource plans.
• Oversee feasibility studies, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project risk, change control, and mitigation strategies.

Connaissances

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Outils

NEC Contracts

Description du poste

Purpose of job

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through to completion. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. As the Project Manager you will provide line management, leadership, and technical oversight to Project Engineers, ensuring high performance, professional development, and consistent delivery excellence across the portfolio.

Specific responsibilities

• Project Delivery Lead end-to-end oversight delivery of water and wastewater projects (treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines, reservoirs, network upgrades, etc.).
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and resource plans.
• Oversee feasibility studies, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project risk, change control, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure CDM (or relevant H&S regulations) compliance and promote a strong safety culture.
• Financial & Commercial Management Assist in the preparation and management of CAPEX/OPEX budgets Monitor project costs, forecasts, and financial performance. Administer NEC/JCT (or relevant) contracts. Manage contractor performance and commercial negotiations. Approve payment applications and manage variations.
• Stakeholder Management Act as primary interface with clients, regulators, contractors, and key stakeholders. Manage internal coordination between design, procurement, construction, and operations teams. Present project updates to senior management and clients. Maintain strong relationships with local authorities, environmental bodies, and utility providers.
• Line Management & Leadership Direct line management of Project Engineers. Allocate resources effectively across the project portfolio. Conduct performance reviews, objective setting, and development planning. Mentor and support career progression of team members. Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Quality & Governance Ensure projects follow internal governance procedures and stage-gate processes. Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes. Ensure documentation, reporting, and audit trails are maintained. Contribute to business strategy and future project pipeline planning.

Criteria

• Essential Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• Significant experience in water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Experience administering NEC (or equivalent) contracts.
• Demonstrable line management experience.
• Strong knowledge of water sector regulations and standards.
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills.

Performance Measures (KPIs)

• Delivery of projects within agreed time, cost, and quality targets.
• Safety performance (zero harm culture).
• Client satisfaction scores.
• Financial performance against budget.
• Team engagement and development outcomes.
• Compliance with regulatory and governance standards.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK. Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation. Are you looking to be part of an exciting journey within an evolving business? Want to learn something new, every single day? Then you’ve come to the right place. A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development - because together, we achieve more.

United Infrastructure operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be considered a gift and the candidate will be deemed to have been introduced directly. No fees will be payable in these circumstances.