Project Manager

Deltra Group; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities and infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to manage and deliver infrastructure projects across London and the South East. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management and engineering skills, adhering to health and safety standards while ensuring project efficiency. Offering a competitive salary between £45,000 - £60,000, 26 days holiday, and various health benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Car Allowance of £4,500

Annual Bonus

Generous Pension Scheme

Private Medical Health Care

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Project Management experience in Utilities, Transport, Major Infrastructure projects, or Construction.
• Engineering background in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Structural.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders in a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure and construction projects across London and the South East.
• Oversee full project lifecycle including scoping, procurement, and handover.
• Ensure innovation and safety throughout the project.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural)

Health & Safety Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Overview

I am currently working with a Utilities Client on an exciting Project Engineer role. As an Engineering Project Manager, you'll be at the forefront of managing and delivering multiple infrastructure and construction projects across London and the South East.

It's a dynamic, hands-on opportunity to shape the future of essential and critical national infrastructure while driving real improvements in operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure and construction projects across London and the South East
• Oversee full project lifecycle: scoping, procurement, commissioning, and handover
• Ensure cost-efficiency, innovation, and safety throughout
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors
• Adhere strictly to health & safety standards, including CDM regulations
• Independently manage up to 15 live projects
• Be present on site/office 5 days a week
• Project Management experience in a similar industry (Utilities, Transport, Major Infrastructure projects, Construction)
• Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural) OR Capital Delivery/Asset Management background
• Experience managing contractors and multiple stakeholders
• Solid grasp of health & safety (CDM knowledge a plus)
• Experience in a heavily regulated industry

Qualifications

• Project Management experience in a similar industry (Utilities, Transport, Major Infrastructure projects, Construction)
• Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural) OR Capital Delivery/Asset Management background
• Experience managing contractors and multiple stakeholders
• Solid grasp of health & safety (CDM knowledge a plus)
• Experience in a heavily regulated industry

Benefits & Location

• Salary range: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance of £4,500 per annum
• Annual Bonus
• Career progression into senior project management opportunities
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Private Medical Health Care
• Access to benefits for health, wellbeing, and finances (annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work, shopping vouchers, life assurance)