Project Manager

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Private medical scheme options

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension plan

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a growing infrastructure delivery team in the water sector. You will manage projects across major operational sites, starting with perimeter fencing and minor civils, while expanding into broader infrastructure and security-focused works.

The role suits a civil engineering, M&E, EC&I or related infrastructure professional with strong leadership, programme control and commercial management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading civil/MEP/infrastructure projects.
• Experience in live/operational or regulated environments is valuable.
• EC&I or electrical infrastructure background is relevant.
• Strong delivery, commercial, and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, mobilise and deliver projects from award to completion.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and margin, with cost control.
• Report on financial performance in monthly reviews.
• Coordinate design information with designers, engineers and supply chain.
• Deliver perimeter fencing, minor civils and related works on site.
• Maintain strong client and supplier relationships across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Communication

Financial management

Education

HNC/HND/ONC/BEng or equivalent vocational experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing infrastructure delivery team, managing a range of projects across major operational sites within the water sector. The initial projects will involve perimeter fencing, minor civils and associated infrastructure works, with further opportunities across wider infrastructure and security-related projects supporting critical water and wastewater assets.

The role would suit a Project Manager from a civil engineering, M&E, EC&I, minor civils, security or related infrastructure background. Previous security experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as the specialist elements of the work can be learned quickly. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of projects from mobilisation through to completion, managing programme, commercial performance, client relationships and delivery standards in an essential sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organise and mobilise projects from award through to successful completion.
• Take ownership of project budgets, forecasts, margin and overall financial performance.
• Support monthly commercial and financial reviews, ensuring accurate reporting and cost control.
• Manage project programmes, monitor progress and ensure works remain on track.
• Coordinate design information and liaise with designers, engineers and supply chain partners.
• Manage the delivery of perimeter fencing, minor civils and associated infrastructure works.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Coordinate site teams, labour, materials and resources to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Monitor site progress and proactively resolve technical, commercial and operational issues.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with CDM, health and safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Support project mobilisation and maintain effective communication across site, commercial and design teams.
• Promote a collaborative, customer-focused approach throughout project delivery.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within civil engineering, M&E, EC&I, security, infrastructure, minor civils or a closely related sector.
• Experience delivering projects within live, operational or regulated environments would be advantageous.
• Experience of perimeter fencing, security infrastructure or associated works would be beneficial but is not essential.
• EC&I experience or a background in electrical infrastructure would be particularly relevant.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, commercial management, programme control and client management.
• HNC, HND, ONC, BEng or equivalent vocational experience.
• SMSTS, CSCS and relevant health and safety qualifications would be advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Competitive salary and the opportunity to work on varied infrastructure and specialist projects.
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, plus the option to buy additional days.
• Comprehensive pension plan and private medical scheme options for salaried employees.
• Cycle to Work scheme, corporate discounts and a Save As You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Access to wellbeing support, employee assistance and structured training and development pathways.

If you are an experienced Project Manager from a civil, M&E, EC&I, security or infrastructure background looking for a new opportunity, we would welcome your application.