Project Manager

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Kempston; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Project Manager in Kempston. You will oversee and deliver complex pump system projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in engineering or construction projects and strong leadership skills. This role offers a salary of up to £55,000 and various benefits, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

Salary up to £55,000

Monday to Friday

Pension 3% employer 5% employee

Life Assurance 4× salary

25 days holiday + banks

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Proven background managing engineering or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of pumping plant and pump stations.
• Excellent knowledge of H&S legislation.
• UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver complex pump system projects.
• Lead project teams to deliver pump station projects.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 regulations.
• Conduct project reviews and site inspections.
• Provide cost effective solutions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Understanding of pumping plant

Job description

Project Manager

Bedford

Up to £55,000

Kingston Barnes is currently recruiting for a Project Manager on behalf of our client in the Bedford area. Our client is a well‑known manufacturer of pumping plant for the water or wastewater industry.

The Role

You will oversee and deliver complex pump system projects from award, to design, build and commissioning. You will ensure that allocated projects are managed safely, within scope, time, and budget, and in full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver pump station and pumping station infrastructure projects
• Ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, and health, safety, and environment standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare and maintain required CDM documentation
• Coordinate design procurement, manufacturing, and site installation activities
• Conduct project reviews and site inspections to monitor progress and compliance
• Develop forecasting, planning, labour / resources allocation
• Provide cost effective solutions
• Identify, develop, and drive medium‑ and long‑term opportunities
• Ensure machinery, equipment, tooling and the working environment is available and properly managed and maintained

About You

• Proven background managing engineering or construction projects within water, infrastructure, or mechanical sectors
• Strong understanding of pumping plant and pump stations
• Excellent knowledge of H&S legislation
• Strong communicator with great leadership and negotiation skills
• Results focused, enthusiastic and, self‑motivated
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• UK driving licence

Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000
• Monday to Friday
• Pension 3% employer 5% employee
• Life Assurance 4× salary
• 25 days holiday + banks, and the ability to buy another 5 days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• EAP
• Enhanced sick pay

If you are interested, please call Josh Hoyle or apply online.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.