Project Manager

Costain Group PLC; Sale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is hiring a Project Manager for various water sector projects in the North West and Cumbria. The role involves managing project delivery, ensuring compliance, and leading site teams. Candidates should have strong experience in project management, knowledge of construction contract law, and hold relevant qualifications such as HNC/HND. This position offers the opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects in collaboration with key partners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary projects in the water sector.
• Strong track record of delivering project programmes.
• Relevant CSCS card and SMSTS qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and development of site teams.
• Oversee projects and services throughout their lifecycle.
• Foster a safety culture ensuring Zero LTI and RIDDOR Incidents.
• Engage stakeholders and ensure compliance with management plan.
• Identify and mitigate project risks early.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Construction Contract Law

Microsoft Office Suite

Primavera Software

Education

HNC/HND or degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Document Control System

Job description

Costain have won extensive work across the water sector this year to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by United Utilities as one of 7 partners to the Enterprise, delivering £5.5bn of projects in the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) between 2025 - 2030, and AMP 9 (2030 - 2035). Our scope is to provide project management, design, construction and commissioning services on design and build schemes throughout the North West and Cumbria region covered by United Utilities. Projects vary in value, covering both infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets on water and wastewater sites with wider Enterprise partners The Project Manager will support the delivery of planned work across the United Utilities (UU) region and develop key relationships with UU operational personnel, supply chain partners and wider Enterprise Partners. The role will require experience of both design and delivery of water projects with the successful individual either responsible for the delivery of one major project or a portfolio of smaller projects.

• Leadership, line management and development of site teams
• Provide whole life oversight and accountability for the successful completion of projects and services, through design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and handover
• Ensure supply chain remain compliant with the framework management plan
• Provide Leadership to create a safety culture to ensure Zero LTI and RIDDOR Incidents
• Ensure a commercial focus with a high level of challenge on project scope and choosing efficient delivery strategies
• Ensure all stakeholders within the Enterprise are engaged at strategic & operational levels and supportive of the projects and services and their potential impacts
• Ensure consistent and reliable reporting of project/services performance
• Ensure key project and programme risks are identified early, and mitigated where possible
• Previous experience of managing multidisciplinary projects including Civils and MEICA (preferably in the water sector)
• Strong track record of delivery of project programmes
• Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training
• Ability to build trusted relationships with key client stakeholders, within your team and across the Framework & Costain group
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant CSCS card
• HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• SMSTS qualification