Project Manager - Civils

Mwh Treatment; Rishton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MWH Treatment is seeking a Project Manager to deliver major civil engineering and water infrastructure projects from Preston. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client and stakeholder relationships, and ensure safe, on-time and profitable delivery from award through handover.

You will oversee NEC contracts, drive continuous improvement, and develop high-performing teams while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and project controls.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery to meet safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives.
• Manage NEC contracts, change control, risk and opportunity processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, supply chain partners and stakeholders.
• Lead project planning, resource management and delivery performance.
• Drive a positive safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and mentor project teams for high performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure governance, reporting and project controls throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

NEC contracts

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Planning

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Manager to lead the delivery of major civil engineering and water infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager or Project Director, you will be accountable for the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of projects from contract award through to client handover. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client and stakeholder relationships, oversee programme and commercial performance, administer NEC contracts, and ensure the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of major projects whilst developing high-performing teams and building long-term client relationships. Key Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery to achieve safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives.
• Manage NEC contracts, change control, risk and opportunity processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and stakeholders.
• Lead project planning, resource management and delivery performance.
• Drive a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with company and legislative requirements.
• Develop and mentor project teams, promoting high performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust governance, reporting and project controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Manager - Civils Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom