Project Manager

Carrington West; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction agency in Bournemouth seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead high-value water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will oversee project delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance standards are met throughout the lifecycle. A degree in engineering or construction and extensive project management experience are required. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid Working

Car/car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary projects in the water sector.
• Degree or equivalent in engineering, construction, or a related discipline.
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from conception to client handover.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Manage commercial aspects including cost control and risk management.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Understanding of NEC/IChemE contracts

Construction health and safety knowledge

Education

Degree in engineering or construction

Project Management Qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Manager - Water
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: Up to £70,000 p/a

Are you a proven Project Manager ready to take the lead on high-value infrastructure projects and see them through from design to delivery?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Tier 1 contractor delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects. They are looking for a motivated and experienced Project Manager to join their delivery team in Bournemouth. You will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.

Why Join This Team?

• Be part of a business delivering projects that directly improve communities and essential services.
• Work on technically challenging and varied schemes across design, construction, and commissioning.
• Benefit from genuine career progression and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Join a collaborative environment where safety, quality, and innovation are at the heart of every project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of projects from conception through to client handover.
• Promote exceptional safety, quality, and delivery standards across all teams and subcontractors.
• Plan, monitor, and control project delivery through detailed execution plans and method statements.
• Manage commercial aspects of projects, including cost control, forecasting, and risk management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards at all stages of delivery.

What They\'re Looking For

• Strong project management experience delivering multi-disciplinary design and construction projects, ideally within the water sector.
• Degree or equivalent in engineering, construction, or a related discipline.
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Solid knowledge of NEC and/or IChemE construction contracts.
• Strong understanding of construction health and safety and CDM regulations.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (role-dependent)
• Car/car allowance (role-dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received, the application has not been successful at this stage.

Please get in contact by calling Chas on 02393 876 074
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