Project Manager

Matchtech; Guildford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background to support water infrastructure projects on a site-based contract. You will lead delivery from planning through to completion, coordinating site teams and stakeholders to maintain momentum and quality.

The role requires robust leadership, excellent organisation, and a thorough understanding of civil works within the water sector.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering or the water sector.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods and site delivery.
• Experience managing construction projects in a site-based environment.
• Understanding of health and safety, quality assurance and environmental requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Relevant project management or civil engineering qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of civil engineering projects from planning through to completion
• Co-ordinating site activities, subcontractors, suppliers and project teams
• Monitoring programme, quality, health and safety and environmental performance
• Managing project resources, risks, budgets and delivery schedules
• Working closely with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners to maintain effective communication
• Reviewing project documentation, method statements, risk assessments and progress reports
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with relevant water industry standards and regulations
• Resolving site-based issues and driving projects towards successful completion

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Water sector

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Planning

Education

Project management qualification

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background to support water infrastructure projects for Thames Water. This is a full-time, site-based contract role requiring effective project leadership, excellent organisation and a thorough understanding of civil works within the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of civil engineering projects from planning through to completion
• Co-ordinating site activities, subcontractors, suppliers and project teams
• Monitoring programme, quality, health and safety and environmental performance
• Managing project resources, risks, budgets and delivery schedules
• Working closely with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners to maintain effective communication
• Reviewing project documentation, method statements, risk assessments and progress reports
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with relevant water industry standards and regulations
• Resolving site-based issues and driving projects towards successful completion

Job Requirements

• Experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering or the water sector
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods and site delivery
• Experience managing construction projects in a site-based environment
• Understanding of health and safety, quality assurance and environmental requirements
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressureRelevant project management or civil engineering qualifications would be advantageous

Additional Information

This is a full-time, site-based contract opportunity supporting important water infrastructure projects. The successful Project Manager will play a key role in co-ordinating delivery and maintaining high standards across civil engineering works.