Project Manager

Ganymede Solutions; Braintree; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager with experience in the water infrastructure sector to oversee major projects in Essex. The role includes leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering projects and NEC contracts. This position offers a day rate of £450-£475 and an initial 6-month contract with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing civil engineering projects in the water/wastewater sector.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
• Experience overseeing contractors, CDM compliance, and site delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in water-sector projects.
• Manage contractors and oversee programme delivery.
• Ensure projects meet regulatory, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Managing civil engineering projects

Understanding of NEC contracts

Site delivery experience

Budget and risk management

Job description

Project Manager

Water Infrastructure (Civil Engineering)

Essex

We are seeking experienced Project Managers with a strong background in water-sector civil engineering to support major infrastructure programmes across Essex. This role involves leading multi‑disciplinary teams, managing contractors, overseeing programme delivery, and ensuring projects meet regulatory, safety, environmental and quality standards. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, supply‑chain partners, and statutory bodies to deliver essential water‑network upgrades and enhancement schemes.

Contract Details

• Day Rate: £450‑£475 per day
• Engagement: Umbrella or Outside IR35
• Duration: Initial 6‑month rolling contract, extendable up to 5 years
• Opportunities to support major long‑term frameworks

Ideal Experience

• Proven experience managing civil engineering projects in the water/wastewater sector
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts
• Experience overseeing contractors, CDM compliance, and site delivery
• Ability to manage budgets, programmes and risk registers

If you're an accomplished project leader looking for long‑term contract stability in the Essex region, we'd like to hear from you. Apply via the button on screen or alternatively send a CV to Connor at (url removed).

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.