Project Manager

Gold Group Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure provider is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team in Peterborough. This role involves leading high-profile projects that enhance water quality and sustainability, offering a competitive salary of £60,000 to £85,000 and hybrid working arrangements. Successful candidates will have expertise in project management within the water sector and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Travel allowance

Private healthcare

25 days' holiday with purchase option

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in the water sector.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM regulations.
• Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team through the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Champion a 'Zero-Harm' culture across all schemes.

Skills

Project management experience in water or similar sectors

Knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM regulations

Excellent communication skills

Education

IOSH qualification

Job description

Project Manager - Water Sector - Peterborough

Our client is a leading main contractor delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure programmes for clients across the UK. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their delivery team in Peterborough on a long term utilities framework that includes the upgrades to a number of major assets across the East Midlands and East of England. This role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to play a pivotal part in projects that directly impact water quality, safety, and sustainability.

Role Overview

As Project Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team through the full project lifecycle - from scoping and construction to handover and warranty management. You will be accountable for ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget, and in line with industry and safety standards, while maintaining strong governance and compliance with all regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure CDM compliance and champion a 'Zero-Harm' culture across all schemes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, empowering engineers and commercial staff to innovate and deliver solutions.
• Translate programme-level strategy into measurable outcomes, optimising team utilisation.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, from initial need through to completion and post-handover warranty issues.
• Maintain accurate cost and resource forecasts, resolving issues in collaboration with Commercial and Planning teams.
• Oversee solutions that are commercially viable, safe, and fit for purpose.
• Deliver key project milestones including rehearsals and fit-for-assembly reviews.
• Foster collaboration across internal alliances and external stakeholders to promote knowledge sharing.

Essential Requirements

• Proven project management experience within the water or other similar sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM regulations.
• IOSH qualification.
• Experience working within commercial frameworks and familiarity with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Demonstrated success leading teams in a performance-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to challenge stakeholders constructively.

Benefits and Development

• Competitive starting salary from £60,000 to £85,000
• Travel allowance of £5,000
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Private healthcare
• Clear pathways for professional growth within a market-leading infrastructure provider.

This is a high-impact role offering the chance to lead critical projects that shape the water industry. Applications are being shortlisted now - experienced professionals seeking to progress their career in the sector should get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on 01342 330539.