Project Manager - Dumfries

Hydro-International; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Annual discretionary bonus

2x life assurance

Discount platform

Wellbeing app

Professional development

Job summary

Hydro International, part of CRH Infrastructure Products, is seeking a motivated Project Manager / Engineer in Dumfries to lead wastewater projects from concept to completion. This site-based role involves installation, refurbishment and safety-driven execution across multiple sites with travel as needed.

You will oversee planning, budgeting and coordination of mechanical/electrical works, ensuring quality and on-time delivery while maintaining strong client relationships and compliance with

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Engineering required or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience managing engineering or industrial projects.
• Experience in the water/environmental sector.
• Strong understanding of project planning, delivery and cost control.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical installation, commissioning and maintenance.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with balance of performance, quality and profitability.
• SMSTS certification and NEC3 contracts knowledge.
• Hands-on, site-based role with high safety standards.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays; discretionary bonus; life assurance; discounts and wellbeing app.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects across full lifecycle from planning to close-out.
• Coordinate installation, refurbishment and repair works at customer sites.
• Lead and support engineering teams ensuring safe, on-time delivery.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide exceptional support.
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections to support planning and quoting.
• Prepare cost estimates, quotations and project solutions to maximise value.
• Monitor project financial performance including P&L accountability.
• Produce project documentation, reports and programme plans.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Undertake risk assessments and implement control measures.
• Support business development with consultative, solution-led approaches.

Skills

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Communication

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering

Significant relevant industry experience

Job description

Requisition ID527907-Posted08/18/2026-Infrastructure Products Group-Hydro International-Full Time-Engineering-United Kingdom-Dumfries and Galloway

Country: United Kingdom
Req ID: 527907
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Associate

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

Project Manager / Engineer

Location: Dumfries (site-based with travel)

Join Hydro International and Make an Impact

Hydro International, a CRH company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise that help municipal, industrial and construction customers improve water management processes, enhance operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of engineering excellence, our solutions help reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment in more than 40 countries worldwide. Headquartered in the UK, we're committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that make a real difference.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Project Manager / Engineer to join our team in Dumfries. This is an exciting opportunity to lead engineering projects within the wastewater sector, managing installation and refurbishment works from concept through to completion while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You'll Be Doing

As Project Manager / Engineer, you will:

• Manage engineering projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from planning and initiation through to delivery and close-out.
• Coordinate installation, refurbishment and repair projects across customer sites.
• Lead and support engineering teams, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, delivering exceptional service and support.
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections to support project planning and quotation preparation.
• Prepare cost estimates, quotations and project solutions that maximise value and profitability.
• Monitor project financial performance, including profit and loss accountability.
• Produce project documentation, reports and programme plans.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Undertake risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures.
• Support business development by providing consultative, solution-led approaches to customers.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, or has significant relevant industry experience.
• Has proven experience managing engineering or industrial projects.
• Has experience within the water or environmental sector.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of project planning, delivery and cost control.
• Has experience working with mechanical and electrical installation, commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Is customer-focused with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Is commercially aware and able to balance performance, quality and profitability.
• Holds SMSTS certification and has knowledge of NEC3 contracts.
• Thrives in a hands-on, site-based environment and is committed to maintaining high safety standards.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 2x life assurance
• Tarmac Rewards employee discounts platform
• YuLife wellbeing and rewards app
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global organisation
• The chance to contribute to sustainable solutions that make a real environmental difference

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.