Project Manager

Ganymede; Guildford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede in Guildford is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of water infrastructure projects. You will oversee full lifecycle from pre-construction planning to commissioning, coordinating multidisciplinary site teams and a network of subcontractors, and managing NEC contracts.

You will balance strategic programme management with hands-on problem solving, own project budgets, and provide forecasts and reports to the client. 12-month contract, Up to £475 per day, Outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil engineering or water infrastructure projects.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge and commercial instincts.
• Ability to lead a team under pressure and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage full delivery lifecycle across a portfolio of water infrastructure projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary site teams and coordinate subcontractors.
• Administer NEC contracts and maintain strong client relationships.
• Own project budgets and manage change through the NEC process.
• Produce accurate forecasts and reports for the wider team.

Skills

NEC contracts

Leadership under pressure

Commercial awareness

SMSTS

CSCS Card (Black/Gold)

Water infrastructure experience

Job description

Guildford, Surrey | Contract | Up to £475 per day | Outside IR35 (Subject to Determination) | 12 Months+

The investment in water infrastructure across this part of Surrey is substantial, the programme is well managed, and the clients know what good delivery looks like. A leading Tier 1 contractor is looking for a Project Manager to join their team and help them maintain that standard.

The role

You will manage the full delivery lifecycle across a portfolio of water infrastructure projects, from pre-construction planning through to commissioning and handover. You will lead multidisciplinary site teams, coordinate a supply chain of subcontractors and specialists, administer NEC contracts, and maintain strong client relationships throughout.

The schemes you will oversee vary in type and scale, but all sit within a water and wastewater treatment and network infrastructure environment. You will need to be comfortable moving between strategic programme management and hands-on problem solving, because no two weeks will look the same.

Commercially, you will own your project budgets, manage change through the NEC process, and support the wider team in producing accurate forecasts and reports.

Who we are looking for

A Project Manager with demonstrable experience delivering civil engineering or water infrastructure projects at a similar level. You will need strong NEC contract knowledge, good commercial instincts, and the ability to lead a team under pressure. Water sector experience is a clear advantage. SMSTS and CSCS Black or Gold Card are required.

What is on offer

Up to £475 per day, outside IR35 subject to determination. An initial 12-month contract with real potential to extend. Guildford is one of the most accessible locations in the Southeast, with excellent transport links from London, Hampshire, and the wider Surrey area.

Good Project Managers are always in demand on this framework with fast starts available for the right person.