Project Manager

JN Bentley; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JN Bentley is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver a £40m wastewater infrastructure project within a long-term Tier 1 capital delivery framework in the water sector. You will have end-to-end accountability for project outcomes, including safety, programme, cost, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.

The role requires leadership across a complex, multi-disciplinary supply chain, interfacing with client, designers, contractors, and delivery partners, and includes travel to sites

Qualifications

• Experience delivering major civil engineering and regulated infrastructure projects.
• CSCS and SSSTS/SMSTS certification.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage change through governance.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe planning and delivery of civils infrastructure.
• Manage programmes, budgets, risk registers, and reporting.
• Oversee site activities to meet quality and safety standards.
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across the project team.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Client leadership

Change governance

Safety leadership

Education

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MSP

Primavera P6

NEC3/4 (Option A)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to assist the delivery of a £40m wastewater infrastructure project within a long-term Tier 1 capital delivery framework in the water sector. This is a role with end-to-end accountability for project outcomes, including safety, programme, cost, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.

The role has responsibility for a major Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) upgrade while also providing leadership and support across the wider framework portfolio as required. You will operate as a client-facing leader, setting delivery standards, driving performance, and shaping outcomes across a complex, multi-disciplinary supply chain.

This position suits an individual with a strong background in major civil engineering and regulated infrastructure environments, comfortable operating at the interface of client, designer, contractor, and supply chain.

The role of a Project Manager includes:

• Leading the safe planning and delivery of civils infrastructure
• Managing project programmes, budgets, riskregistersand reporting
• Overseeing site activities to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards
• Managing subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure efficient delivery
• Building andmaintainingstrong client relationships
• Driving continuous improvement and promoting best practice across the project team

What you'll need:

• CSCS, SSSTS/ SMSTS
• HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices
• Knowledge of NEC3 or 4,OptionA forms of contract
• Programme management awareness and administration towards MSP or P6, feeding into the project planner
• Strong capability in managing change through structured governance.
• Effective at managing risks and opportunities to deliver the best results.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

What's in it for you:

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.