Project Manager

Costain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee maintenance projects within the water sector. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing multidisciplinary projects, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and hold relevant engineering qualifications. The role involves ensuring compliance within the supply chain and fostering a safety-first environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of managing multidisciplinary projects including Civils and MEICA.
• Strong track record of delivery of project programmes.
• Knowledge of construction contract law.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Leadership, line management and development of site teams.
• Provide oversight for maintenance projects and services.
• Ensure supply chain compliance.
• Create a safety culture to ensure Zero LTI and RIDDOR incidents.
• Ensure commercial focus on project scope.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Primavera

Job description

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Job Description

United Utilities have awarded Costain a new Managed Service Provider (MSP) framework contract. Under the contract Costain provide the overall management and delivery of United Utilities' larger-scale water and wastewater asset maintenance activities across the entirety of its network, including 96 water treatment and 575 wastewater treatment sites, which serves over six million people in the North West of England.

The Project Manager will support the delivery of planned CSO work across the UU region and develop key relationships with UU operational personnel, supply chain partners and promote a team spirit environment.

Responsibilities

• Leadership, line management and development of site teams
• Provide whole life oversight and accountability for the successful completion of maintenance projects and services, through design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and handover
• Ensure supply chain remain compliant with the framework management plan
• Provide Leadership to create a safety culture to ensure Zero LTI and RIDDOR Incidents
• Ensure a commercial focus with a high level of challenge on project scope and choosing efficient delivery strategies
• Ensure all stakeholders within MSP and United Utilities are engaged at strategic & operational levels and supportive of the projects and services and their potential impacts
• Ensure consistent and reliable reporting of project/services performance into the MSP systems
• Ensure key project and programme risks are identified early, and mitigated where possible

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Previous experience of managing multidisciplinary projects including Civils and MEICA (preferably in the water sector)
• Strong track record of delivery of project programmes
• Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• SMSTS qualification
• Relevant CSCS card
• Full UK Driving Licence