Project Manager

GANYMEDE SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Essex is seeking a Project Manager with expertise in water infrastructure. The role requires overseeing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and managing contractors within major infrastructure programmes. Ideal candidates will have experience in civil engineering projects within the water sector and a strong grasp of NEC contracts. This position offers a day rate of £450–£475 and an initial 6-month rolling contract, with opportunities for extension up to 5 years.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing civil engineering projects in the water/wastewater sector.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts is essential.
• Ability to manage budgets, programmes, and risk registers.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage contractors.
• Oversee programme delivery ensuring compliance with standards.
• Work with stakeholders to deliver water-network upgrades.

Skills

Managing civil engineering projects

Overseeing contractors

Strong understanding of NEC contracts

Budget management

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

Equal Opportunities

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