Project Manager - Heathfield

CRH; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company in the UK seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee various projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and project delivery. The role requires a valid driving licence and a background in engineering or construction. The position will allow you to engage directly with clients while managing a team of technicians. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual salary life cover

Pension

Sick pay policy

Minimum of 23 days holiday

Flu vaccines

DSE eye tests

Training & development opportunities

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving licence.
• Preferably have an engineering background.
• Experience in NEC3 & NEC4 engineering contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from start to finish.
• Visit customer sites and manage teams of field technicians.
• Responsible for project management including quotes and delivery.
• Engage directly with customers to manage relationships.
• Lead commercial project reviews for new projects.

Skills

Current valid driving licence

Engineering background preferred

Experience with engineering contracts under NEC3 & NEC4

Background in M&E or construction projects

Ability to deliver projects to tight deadlines

Job description

Job Overview

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers 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 worldwide rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution.

Position Details

• Job Title: Project Manager


• Location: Close to Heathfield / Portland offices


• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time — 7:30 am–4:00 pm (possible hybrid option)


• Salary: Circa £35,000 – £50,000 (DOE & Qualifications)

About the Role

Working within Hydro International's UK Wastewater Services (UKWWS) team, we support water utility companies by inspecting, maintaining, refurbishing and installing sewage waste filtration and handling equipment across the United Kingdom. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Heathfield / Portland branch, covering work in the South‑East predominantly.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects, from high volume, low value, to high value, low volume.


• Visit customer sites, carry out audits and manage teams of field technicians.


• Responsible from start to finish for project management — quotes/approval, delivery, cost control, supplier engagement and implementation, to invoice.


• Liaise, engage and manage relationships directly with customers.


• Plan and manage work orders, including critical path, process orders and RAMS.


• Lead commercial project reviews and agree terms for all new projects (internal & external).


• Take ownership of accurate cost monitoring and reporting across multiple projects.


• Identify risks in scope or commercial terms and develop mitigation plans with the project team.


• Author monthly status/KPI reports on project profitability, performance, efficiency, and sales revenue planning.


• Maximise sales opportunities by engaging with customers, offering innovative solutions and encouraging all personnel to do the same.


• Utilise a consultative, problem‑solving approach and offer engineering solutions, leading to excellent customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Current valid driving licence.


• Engineering background preferred.


• Experience working with engineering contracts, preferably under NEC3 & NEC4.


• Background in M&E or construction projects.


• Success in delivering engineering projects to tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.


• 2 × annual salary life cover.


• Pension.


• Sick pay policy.


• Minimum of 23 days holiday per annum + bank holidays.


• Flu vaccines.


• DSE eye tests.


• Mental health first aiders & support programmes.


• Training & development.


• Succession planning, opportunities for advancement.


• High‑quality culture that values growth, development and internal promotion.


• Comprehensive secondary benefits and pension contribution.

About Hydro International

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, we serve customers in more than 40 countries and lead the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety‑first mindset.

Recruitment Information

We are curious to learn more about you. Please introduce yourself and send us your application through our job portal. We do not accept applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through the portal. We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies unless instructed by our recruitment team.

Contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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Job Date

Date: 6 Nov 2025