Project Manager - Construction - Water

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent design and build firm focused on water-related projects is seeking a Contracts Manager in Manchester. This role involves overseeing a portfolio of schemes aimed at enhancing environmental quality, managing site teams, and ensuring project delivery meets regulatory standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, civil engineering qualifications, and experience with NEC contracts. The company offers substantial benefits and support for professional development in line with the AMP8 framework with United Utilities.

Benefits

Training and development investment

Bespoke progression plan

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• CSCS, SSSTS/SMSTS certification required.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of NEC3 or 4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Leverage company culture and drive consistency across projects.
• Lead a team of site managers for effective programme execution.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and enhance team performance.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Education

HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager - Construction - Water

Contracts Manager

Location: Manchester

Permanent Position

Industry: Water / Wastewater

Our Client is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise with the contracting experience, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million.

They have been named a partner on a new AMP8 framework with United Utilities, which will extend our relationship for at least the next five years.

The partnership is set to be responsible for over £3bn of major infrastructure in the North West of England. Investment includes upgrades to wastewater treatment works and reducing storm overflows through the delivery of the largest spill reduction programme in the UK, protecting more than 500km of rivers and bathing waters.

As a Contracts Manager you will be responsible for a portfolio of schemes that enhance our environment and communities - from improving flood defences, to upgrading water treatment works and providing nature-based solutions that improve biodiversity.

Our Contract Managers are great communicators, motivators & leaders, who have a wealth of technical knowledge, and have full ownership of the whole process from inception to handover.

The role of a Contracts Manager includes:
- Instilling the company culture and driving consistency across a number of schemes for the organisation
- Leading a team of site managers to ensure successful execution of the programme
- Improving awareness, compliance and performance with company standards & processes
- Facilitating the growth and development of the team
- Overall responsibility for commercial and programme delivery whilst ensuring client satisfaction

What you'll need:
- CSCS, SSSTS/ SMSTS
- HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
- Understand civil engineering principles and practices
- Knowledge of NEC3 or 4
- Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
- A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

What's in it for you:
Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs