Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading infrastructure provider seeks an experienced Project Manager in Peterborough. This role oversees significant projects impacting water quality and sustainability, ensuring compliance with safety and governance standards. Key responsibilities include managing project lifecycles and leading teams. Competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements are offered, alongside professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Travel allowance

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within the water or similar sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM regulations.
• Experience working within commercial frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary team through the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure CDM compliance and promote a 'Zero-Harm' culture.
• Manage full project lifecycle from initial need to post-handover.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Job description

Salary: 60,000.00 - 85,000.00 GBP Annual + package

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.
• Proven project management experience within the water or other similar sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM regulations.
• 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.
• 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. To apply, please contact Matt Clegg at Gold Group.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Gold Group is an Agency and/or an Employment Business.