Project Manager – Utilities Delivery (NE, Company Car)

Avove; North East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company car/car allowance

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Family friendly policies

Lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program for health

Volunteering days and charity matches

Job summary

CIH International Housing Group is recruiting a Project Manager for a major multi-year design and build framework with Northumbrian Water Group. The role is based from our Durham office in the North East, requiring a full valid driving licence.

You will lead project delivery, manage costs, and coordinate with design partners to achieve safe, on-time, within-budget outcomes. The ideal candidate has an engineering background, NEC accreditation, and strong leadership and coaching skills, with a

Qualifications

• HNC Qualification or above in engineering (preferably ICE member).
• NEC-3/NEC4 ECC Project Managers Accreditation.
• Strong communication and coaching skills with the ability to lead a team.
• Good understanding of operational activities, trade skills, and financial awareness.
• Demonstrated experience in a construction environment as a project manager.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review all delivery and financial performance; address abnormalities and inform finance teams.
• Collaborate with design colleagues and framework partners to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Liaise with stakeholders including local authorities, land-owners, asset owners and customers to ensure project delivery.
• Champion safety and drive compliance through collaborative audits.
• Guide and support project programmes to align with affordability goals and budgets.
• Inspire and mentor a diverse team to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Project management

Education

HNC or above in engineering

ICE membership preferred

Job description

CIH International Housing Group is recruiting a Project Manager for a major multi-year design and build framework with Northumbrian Water Group. The role is based from our Durham office in the North East, requiring a full valid driving licence.

You will lead project delivery, manage costs, and coordinate with design partners to achieve safe, on-time, within-budget outcomes. The ideal candidate has an engineering background, NEC accreditation, and strong leadership and coaching skills, with a