Project Management

The Management Recruitment Group (MRG); England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established civil engineering contractor is seeking a Project Manager for construction projects in the water sector. The role involves leading teams and managing the delivery of projects valued up to £20m. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in FRC and water treatment, strong leadership abilities, and a good commercial understanding. This position offers the opportunity to join a business with a focus on safety and quality in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in FRC and water treatment infrastructure.
• Confident managing teams, subcontractors and engineering functions.
• Strong communication, leadership and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams for high-quality project delivery.
• Drive programme and commercial performance.
• Ensure compliance with technical and safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

FRC

Water Treatment

Leadership

Client Management

Education

Professional qualification (ICE, CIOB)

Job description

Project Manager – Construction (Water Sector)

South or North London

An established civil engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead upcoming water sector projects valued up to £20m, with works commencing in early January.

This role will suit someone with strong experience in FRC, water treatment works, and complex civil engineering delivery, ideally gained within a Tier 2 contractor environment.

About the Role:

You will take full responsibility for the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of your project. This includes leading multidisciplinary teams, driving programme and commercial performance, working closely with clients and consultants, and ensuring all works meet the required technical and safety standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in FRC and water treatment infrastructure
• Confident managing teams, subcontractors and engineering functions
• Good commercial and contractual understanding
• Ideally professionally qualified (ICE, CIOB etc.), though strong experience is equally valued
• Strong communication, leadership and client-facing skills
• CSCS

Why This Role?

You’ll be joining a business delivering technically challenging, high-profile civil engineering projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality and professional development.

Location:

Opportunities available south of London and north of London, depending on candidate preference.