Project Manager

Affinity Water; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water services sector is looking for a Project Manager responsible for the effective delivery of non-infrastructure projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, managing project lifecycles, and requires relevant qualifications such as chartered status and project management credentials. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including a double match pension scheme, and opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on skills and experience

Learning and development opportunities

Entry into the annual bonus scheme

Annual leave starting from 26 days

Celebration Day for personal occasions

Generous double match pension scheme

Family benefits including enhanced leave

Supportive policies for employees

Access to Wellbeing Centre

Discounts at retail outlets

Qualifications

• Chartered or near Chartered with a relevant institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE, IET, IChemE, RICS).
• Experience with NEC contracts, understanding CDM regulations.
• Strong work ethic and full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycle from concept to handover.
• Ensure health and safety adherence for team and public.
• Prepare and implement Project Management Plans.

Skills

Leadership

Contract Management

Health and Safety

Project Management

Education

Chartered Membership

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification

APM Project Management Qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager who will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of water non-infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Embrace the importance of health and safety in all circumstances, leading by example.
• Ensure the H&S and welfare of yourself, your team, contractors, and consultants. Ensure no harm occurs to customers and members of the public.
• Own projects throughout the project lifecycle from concept to handover and close out.
• Prepare, update, and implement the Project Management Plan, proactively monitoring progress, interdependencies, resolving issues, mitigating risks, and initiating corrective actions.
• Drive design development, initiate surveys and site visits as necessary to define the scope aligned with the project business case.
• Undertake responsibilities under the NEC4 suite of Contracts (Options A, C, and Short Contracts).
• Monitor and control personal work to ensure outcomes and targets are met.

Requirements:

• Chartered or near Chartered with a relevant institution (e.g., ICE, IMechE, IET, IChemE, RICS).
• Completed and passed the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) and preferably the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ).
• Understanding and experience with CDM regulations.
• Contract and commercial management experience, ideally with NEC contracts.
• Full UK driving license.
• Strong personality with a diligent work ethic, behaving in a morally, legally, and socially appropriate manner with all stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring, formal courses, and open learning resources.
• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
• Annual leave starting from 26 days, increasing with service, plus the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A ‘Celebration Day’ for personal or religious occasions.
• A generous double match pension scheme (company contribution capped at 12%).
• Family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave, and paid Carers Leave.
• Policies supporting menopause and reasonable adjustments for employees.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre for physical and mental health support.
• Discounts at retail outlets and on dental and medical insurance via Tap4Perks.
• Disability confident initiative (contact Talent Acquisition for alternative application formats).

Affinity Water values diversity and is committed to an inclusive culture where every member can thrive.