Project Manager

JN Bentley; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JN Bentley seeks an experienced Project Manager to deliver a £40m wastewater infrastructure project within a Tier 1 capital delivery framework. You will lead end-to-end outcomes including safety, programme, cost, quality and stakeholder satisfaction.

Role involves managing a major WwTW upgrade and supporting across the framework, operating as a client-facing leader to set delivery standards and drive performance across a complex supply chain.

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4, Option A contracts.
• Programme management awareness towards MSP or P6.
• Strong governance for change management.
• Excellent risk/opportunity management to deliver best results.
• Effective communication with team and stakeholders.
• Valid driving licence and travel to sites across region.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe planning and delivery of civils infrastructure.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, risks, and reporting.
• Oversee site activities ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain for efficient delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice across project team.

Skills

Civils delivery

Contract management (NEC/4)

Programme management (MSP/P6)

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driving licence

Education

HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MSP

Primavera P6

NEC3/4 Contract knowledge

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, 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.

CSCS, SSSTS/ SMSTS

Qualifications

• 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