Project Manager

Carrington West; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple civil engineering projects in the water and wastewater sector. You will oversee delivery from planning through handover, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to ensure safety, quality and timely completion.

Applicants should bring a strong site-management background, excellent leadership and risk management skills, and a proven track record in utilities or infrastructure delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (desirable).
• SMSTS and CSCS certifications beneficial.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• NRSWA Supervisor qualification desirable.
• TWC qualification desirable.
• ICE, CIOB or APM membership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of multiple civil engineering projects from inception through to completion.
• Lead safe, efficient delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure works.
• Develop project scopes, delivery plans and site documentation.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, designers and operational stakeholders.
• Manage programme delivery, ensuring projects stay on track and within timescales.
• Maintain health, safety, quality and environmental standards on site.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, with proactive issue resolution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Risk management

Communication

Planning

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

SMSTS

CSCS

Full UK Driving Licence

ICE/CIOB/APM membership

NRSWA Supervisor

TWC qualification

Tools

Project reporting systems

Excel (cost trackers)

Job description

Project Manager - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Are you an experienced Site Manager looking to take the next step into Project Management, or an established Project Manager looking for a new challenge within the utilities sector? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join a successful specialist delivery team, overseeing the delivery of multiple civil engineering projects across water and wastewater infrastructure sites.

This is a hands‑on role where you will take ownership of projects from initial planning through to completion, managing delivery teams, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Working closely with clients, designers and operational teams, you will play a key role in shaping project delivery, managing risks and driving successful outcomes across a portfolio of important infrastructure projects.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects within the water and wastewater sector.

You will manage projects throughout the full lifecycle, from developing initial scopes of work and producing site documentation through to construction delivery, completion and handover.

Working within a collaborative delivery team, you will oversee site operations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

This role would suit an experienced Site Manager looking to progress into Project Management, or an existing Project Manager with a background in utilities, civil engineering or infrastructure delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of multiple civil engineering projects from inception through to completion.
• Lead the safe and efficient delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure works.
• Develop project scopes, delivery plans and site documentation.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, designers and operational stakeholders.
• Manage programme delivery, ensuring projects remain on track and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with CDM regulations.
• Manage commercial performance, including labour, plant, materials and subcontractor costs.
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting updates.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone with strong technical knowledge, confident leadership skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.

You will be comfortable managing multiple projects, working in a fast‑paced environment and making key decisions to ensure successful project delivery.

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience as a Site Manager, Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
• Experience delivering water or wastewater projects is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery processes and site management.
• Commercial awareness, with experience managing costs, resources, labour, plant and materials.
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations and construction health and safety requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client‑facing skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage multiple workstreams.
• Confident leadership and team management ability.
• Ability to assess risks, resolve problems and make decisions in live construction environments.
• Comfortable working within highway, utilities or infrastructure environments.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams, clients and supply chain partners.
• Competent using project reporting systems and Excel‑based cost trackers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar (desirable).
• Relevant project management qualification such as APM (desirable).
• SMSTS and CSCS.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification (desirable).
• Professional membership with ICE, CIOB or APM (desirable).
• NRSWA Supervisor qualification (desirable).
• Appointed Person (A61) qualification (desirable).

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing infrastructure delivery team where you will have genuine ownership, responsibility and the chance to develop your career within the water and utilities sector.

Whether you are an experienced Project Manager or a Site Manager ready to make the move into project delivery, this role offers the opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects that support communities every day.