Project Manager

Girling Jones Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage and deliver water infrastructure projects in Bristol. The role involves overseeing project budgets, schedules, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Qualified candidates should have a background in civil engineering and relevant experience in the water sector. This position offers a flexible freelance arrangement with potential for long-term engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civils, utilities, or water sectors.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and framework delivery models.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver water infrastructure project from inception to completion.
• Coordinate with design teams and subcontractors for efficient delivery.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and quality control across multiple schemes.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver water infrastructure project from inception to completion.
• Coordinate with design teams, site managers, and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and quality control across multiple concurrent schemes.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Provide client liaison, progress reporting, and project documentation.
• Drive collaboration and continuous improvement across delivery teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civils, utilities, or water sectors.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and framework delivery models.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Civil Engineering degree, SMSTS, CSCS, or equivalent).
• Based in or within commutable distance of Bristol.
• Work on high-profile regional infrastructure projects.
• Flexible freelance arrangement with potential for long-term engagement.