Project Manager

SOCOTEC UK Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to oversee environmental data collection projects across the UK. This role involves managing project scopes, planning site teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will collaborate closely with clients and internal stakeholders, driving operational excellence while maintaining strong client relationships. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a supportive environment for professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in environmental services, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Car with Cash Allowance

25 Days Holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)

Contributory Company Pension Scheme

Employee Perks Scheme

Career Development and Progression

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Understanding of health & safety legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects profitably, safely, and efficiently.
• Prepare essential project documentation and coordinate with subcontractors.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Health & Safety Legislation Knowledge

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

IOSH or NEBOSH Qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Web-Based Applications

Job description

Project Manager

We provide market leading environmental data collection and monitoring services. Established over 30 years ago, Flow & Water Quality Monitoring gives their clients peace of mind in supporting them to reduce environmental risks and improving the quality of their natural environment. Our customers include large blue-chip consultancies and water companies.

We are an ambitious team who are focused on growth, putting our customers at the heart of what we do, and we live our values of happy people, happy customers, working safely and being successful. Our culture is can-do, fun and where everyone has a part to play and a voice.

We are part of SOCOTEC UK, which is the leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services with comprehensive solutions in Infrastructure, Environment, Building & Real Estate and Advisory.

The Role

We are seeking to recruit a Project Manager, based at any of our offices—preferably in the South UK region (working throughout the UK). As a Project Manager at SOCOTEC, you will play a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards. You will work closely with the Commercial Manager and our clients to define project scopes, plan and mobilise site teams and track project finances. Your expertise will be instrumental in managing multiple projects, collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects profitably, safely and efficiently
• Oversee job execution, including planning, procurement and coordination of site teams
• Provide guidance and problem-solving support to field teams
• Balance long-term maintenance projects with short-notice sampling tasks
• Prepare essential project documentation, including work instructions, method statements and risk assessments
• Coordinate with subcontractors and ensure high-quality data collection and reporting
• Monitor project finances, invoicing clients and ensuring alignment with contractual agreements
• Actively participate in resource planning meetings and strategy discussions

Client & Business Development:

• Manage client relationships, respond to inquiries and attend site visits
• Develop costed proposals, scope projects and build pricing models
• Identify opportunities for growth and promote all SOCOTEC services

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence & Right to Work in the UK
• Strong project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects at different lifecycle stages
• Commercial awareness and ability to build client relationships
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and web-based applications
• Understanding of health & safety legislation and best practices

Desirable:

• IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications
• Technical knowledge of environmental services and the water industry
• Experience managing Confined Space permitted operations

What We Can Offer

• A competitive salary with agile/hybrid working
• Company car with cash allowance
• Uplifted salary based on skills progression
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Contributory Company pension scheme
• Employee perks scheme
• Career development and progression

As well as the above, we will provide you with support and encouragement to learn and develop to truly reach your potential.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.