Project Manager AMP8

Unite People; Penrith; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Unite People seeks an experienced Project Manager to support AMP8 water works across Cumbria, starting January 2027. You will own delivery from early contractor involvement through construction, commissioning and handover, managing multiple projects and a broad supply chain within a United Utilities environment.

You will lead on reinforced concrete works, shaft sinking, and civil engineering delivery, with a focus on cost control, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects within the water sector.
• Experience delivering AMP, United Utilities, or similar regulated utility projects.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete works and civil engineering delivery.
• Experience managing projects from design/ECI through to commissioning and handover.
• Strong commercial awareness including cost control and change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple water-sector projects within the AMP8 programme.
• Define project scopes, requirements, and deliverable plans.
• Oversee reinforced concrete works, shaft sinking, and civil engineering activities.
• Work within a United Utilities environment and ensure client compliance.
• Manage the full lifecycle from design/ECI through commissioning and handover.
• Control costs, forecast expenditure, and monitor commercial performance.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
• Develop team members and promote high standards across the project team.
• Manage NEC4 contracts, variations, and change management.
• Ensure works comply with UK water regulations, permits, HSQE, and legislation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and act as main client/contractor liaison.
• Coordinate with Environment Agency, Ofwat, local authorities, and partners.

Skills

Water sector project management

NEC4 contract knowledge

Stakeholder liaison

Cost control

Job description

Project Manager - AMP8 Water Works

Cumbria

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 depending on experience

Required January 2027

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of AMP8 water-sector works across Cumbria, with the role required to start in January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hard-working and dynamic Project Manager with a strong background in the water sector, particularly across reinforced concrete, shaft sinking, and United Utilities environments.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple water-sector projects, taking ownership of delivery from early contractor involvement through to construction, commissioning, and handover.

• Managing multiple projects within the AMP8 water sector
• Defining project scopes, identifying technical requirements, and developing robust, deliverable project plans
• Overseeing reinforced concrete works, shaft sinking, and associated civil engineering activities
• Working within a United Utilities environment and ensuring compliance with client requirements
• Managing the full project lifecycle from design and ECI through to commissioning
• Controlling project costs, forecasting expenditure, and monitoring commercial performance
• Managing site teams, resources, subcontractors, and supply chain partners
• Supporting the development of team members and promoting high standards across the project team
• Managing contractual relationships, including NEC4 contracts, variations, and change management
• Ensuring all works comply with UK water regulations, environmental permits, health and safety requirements, and environmental legislation
• Proactively identifying, tracking, and mitigating project risks
• Acting as the key point of contact between clients, contractors, regulatory bodies, and local communities
• Liaising with stakeholders including the Environment Agency, Ofwat, local authorities, and supply chain partners where required
• Inspecting installations to ensure works are completed to specification and in line with industry best practice

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have proven experience managing projects within the water, wastewater, utilities, or heavy civils sector.

• Previous experience as a Project Manager within the water sector
• Experience delivering AMP, United Utilities, or similar regulated utility projects
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete works, shaft sinking, and civil engineering delivery
• Experience managing projects from design/ECI through to commissioning and handover
• Strong commercial awareness, including cost control, forecasting, variations, and change management
• Working knowledge of NEC4 contracts
• A strong understanding of UK water regulations, environmental permits, HSQE legislation, and best practice
• Experience managing project teams, subcontractors, resources, and stakeholder relationships
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to act as the main point of contact across clients, contractors, regulatory bodies, and local communities
• A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach to project delivery

Package

• Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience
• Cumbria-based AMP8 water-sector works
• Required from January 2027
• Opportunity to manage multiple projects across a busy water framework
• Long-term career opportunity within a growing infrastructure environment

This role would suit an experienced Water Project Manager looking to take ownership of AMP8 works across Cumbria, with a focus on reinforced concrete, shaft sinking, NEC4, and United Utilities delivery environments