Project Manager

Alexander Associates; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in Peterborough is seeking a Project Manager with proven experience in managing water and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial management skills and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced construction environment. This role offers hybrid working options, career development, and a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Career development

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects in the water or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong commercial and programme management capabilities.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams from design to construction.
• Manage project scope, programme, risk, cost control, and reporting.
• Oversee site activities ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Commercial management

Leadership

Communication

Education

APM, PRINCE2, Degree, HNC/HND

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

EUSR Water Hygiene

Job description

Project Manager - Civils

Location: Peterborough area
Employment Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Office, site and flexible working as required

Role Overview

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams from design through to construction, commissioning, and final handover.
• Manage project scope, programme, risk, cost control and reporting to ensure consistent and efficient delivery.
• Oversee site activities, ensuring all works are carried out to the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate with engineering, commercial, and operational teams to maintain fully integrated project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners to drive collaborative progress.
• Support continuous improvement, promoting best practice across project management processes.

About You

• Proven experience managing projects within the water, utilities, or wider infrastructure sectors.
• Strong commercial and programme management capabilities, with the ability to prioritise and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proactive and delivery-focused mindset.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams in a live construction environment.
• Relevant project management or engineering qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• SMSTS, CSCS and/or EUSR Water Hygiene desirable.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-profile, technically complex water infrastructure schemes.
• Long-term career development with a respected and growing engineering contractor.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A stable pipeline of future framework and project work