Project Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction, Property and Engineering in Bristol is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major water infrastructure framework projects across the South West. You will oversee end-to-end delivery from initial design through to site construction and handover, driving safety, quality, and value for money.

You'll coordinate multidisciplinary design, engineering, and commercial teams, manage scope, schedule and budget, and maintain strong client relationships through transparent reporting

Qualifications

• Experience delivering infrastructure projects in potable water or wastewater environments.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budget forecasting, cost control and reporting.
• Valid UK driving licence and unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• Exceptional leadership and communication to motivate site teams and manage senior client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of water projects to scope, schedule, budget, and safety criteria.
• Lead multidisciplinary design, engineering, and commercial teams to achieve flawless project execution.
• Implement proactive risk management, cost-saving strategies, and value engineering throughout delivery phases.
• Maintain strong client relationships by reporting on financial updates, project milestones, and performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Budget forecasting

Client management

Risk management

Job description

About this Role

This Project Manager role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead major water infrastructure framework projects based out of Bristol, serving schemes across the wider South West. You will oversee end-to-end project delivery from initial design through to site construction and handover while driving high safety and quality standards.

• Manage the full lifecycle of water projects to scope, schedule, budget, and safety criteria.

• Lead multidisciplinary design, engineering, and commercial teams to achieve flawless project execution.

• Implement proactive risk management, cost-saving strategies, and value engineering throughout delivery phases.

• Maintain strong client relationships by reporting on financial updates, project milestones, and performance metrics.

About You

You are an experienced infrastructure professional with a proven track record of delivering projects across clean or wastewater environments. Your commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership style allow you to manage project streams efficiently across regional sites.

• Demonstrate direct experience managing infrastructure projects within either potable water or wastewater sectors.

• Hold a valid UK driving licence and possess existing, unrestricted right to work in the UK.

• Showcase robust commercial acumen, including precise budget forecasting, cost control, and reporting skills.

• Possess exceptional leadership and communication skills to motivate site teams and manage senior client stakeholders.

About Us

Our client is a premier Tier 1 contractor dedicated to cultivating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive working culture across all operations. Their teams excel through innovation and collaboration, ensuring every professional receives the support needed to build a rewarding career.

• Join a values-driven business accredited for its commitment to equal opportunity and workplace diversity.

• Benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support a healthy, realistic work and life balance.

• Access comprehensive mentoring schemes, professional accreditation support, and continuous career development.

• Work within a stable, long-term framework environment backed by significant national infrastructure investment.

About Your Future

Joining our client secures your place on major long-term framework agreements that provide career stability and clear paths for professional advancement. You will play a vital role in delivering sustainable, high-profile infrastructure schemes that benefit local communities.

• Secure a permanent, full-time position backed by continuous long-term regional investment.

• Receive a competitive compensation package including an annual bonus scheme, car scheme, and private health cover.

• Enjoy a flexible holiday structure with generous annual leave and options to purchase additional time off.

• Gain access to employee stock purchase programs, long-service awards, and specialized wellness support plans.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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