Project Manager

First Recruitment Group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health insurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is recruiting a Project Manager in Peterborough. You will lead major infrastructure projects from concept through completion, ensuring safety, quality, cost and programme objectives are met.

Responsibilities include managing teams, coordinating with commercial and planning, and maintaining compliance with CDM regulations. A strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and CDM regulations.
• Experience with NEC Option C contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects through full lifecycle from scope to warranty.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations via audits and reviews.
• Manage project teams and coordinate with commercial/planning functions.
• Identify, mitigate and escalate risks and issues as needed.
• Promote collaboration and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk & issue management

Strategic thinking

Team direction

Education

IOSH qualification

APMP qualification desirable

Job description

Lead the Delivery of Major Infrastructure Projects from Concept to Completion

Our Client has a requirement for a Project Manager, who will be required to work on a Permanent basis in Peterborough.

Role Purpose:

Lead and manage multiple projects throughout their full lifecycle.

Oversee the development and delivery of project solutions to meet quality, cost, safety, and programme objectives.

Manage project teams and ensure operational requirements are effectively coordinated.

Drive successful project outcomes while maintaining compliance with legislation and governance processes.

Promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across project delivery teams.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure projects maintain compliance with CDM regulations and delivery processes through audits, reviews, and assurance activities.
• Champion a Zero Harm culture across all project activities.
• Create and maintain a high-performing team environment that encourages innovation and problem-solving.
• Translate programme-level strategy into successful project delivery outcomes.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from initial scope through construction, handover, sign-off, and warranty management.
• Work closely with commercial and planning teams to maintain accurate cost and resource forecasts.
• Identify, mitigate, and escalate project risks and issues where required.
• Oversee project solutions to ensure they are safe, commercially viable, and fit for purpose.
• Ensure key project milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across project teams and stakeholders.
• Create an open, visible, and approachable management style to support successful delivery.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Recent experience within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sector.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and CDM regulations.
• Understanding of drinking water standards and project compliance requirements.
• IOSH qualification.
• APMP qualification desirable.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of NEC Option C contracts and commercial frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven experience managing teams within a performance-driven environment.
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining oversight of project delivery.
• Strong delegation, leadership, and people management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working available.
• Company car or car allowance (role dependent).
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Health insurance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee discounts and savings hub.
• Kids Pass and additional employee benefits.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Project Manager looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included