Project Manager - Wastewater

Murray McIntosh; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working across Somerset

Job summary

Murray McIntosh is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver a portfolio of wastewater capital schemes across Somerset, with project values from £5m to £15m. You’ll oversee from development through handover, coordinating internal teams, consultants and contractors while ensuring safety, budget and regulatory compliance.

The role offers hybrid working in Somerset and immediate ownership of complex infrastructure projects within a major capital programme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering wastewater, water or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing capital projects valued between £5m and £15m.
• Strong experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Knowledge of project controls, programme management, budget management and risk management processes.
• Experience working under NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing the successful delivery of wastewater capital projects valued between £5m and £15m.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams including internal engineering, operational, commercial and construction functions.
• Managing external consultants, designers and technical advisors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Overseeing all project phases from concept and detailed design through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Managing project budgets, programmes, risks and opportunities to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with NEC contract requirements, governance procedures and health and safety legislation.
• Working closely with Quantity Surveyors, Planners and delivery partners to monitor project performance and key milestones.
• Leading project reporting activities, providing updates on progress, costs, risks and delivery objectives.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, regulators and local authorities.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks at the earliest opportunity to minimise programme and cost impacts.
• Reviewing consultant deliverables and challenging technical proposals to ensure quality, value and deliverability.

Skills

Project Management

NEC4 Contracts

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Risk Management

Construction Management

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Tools

NEC3/NEC4

Job description

Project Manager - Wastewater Capital Delivery

Contract: 12 Months+
Location: Somerset / Hybrid Working
Rate: £500 - £550 per day

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a portfolio of wastewater capital schemes across Somerset.

Working within a major capital investment programme, you will take ownership of projects ranging from £5m to £15m, managing schemes from the development and design phase through construction, commissioning and final handover.

This role will see you working closely with internal delivery functions, engineering consultants and capital delivery partners, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme, budget and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Do

• Managing the successful delivery of wastewater capital projects valued between £5m and £15m.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams including internal engineering, operational, commercial and construction functions.
• Managing external consultants, designers and technical advisors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Overseeing all project phases from concept and detailed design through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Managing project budgets, programmes, risks and opportunities to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with NEC contract requirements, governance procedures and health and safety legislation.
• Working closely with Quantity Surveyors, Planners and delivery partners to monitor project performance and key milestones.
• Leading project reporting activities, providing updates on progress, costs, risks and delivery objectives.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, regulators and local authorities.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks at the earliest opportunity to minimise programme and cost impacts.
• Reviewing consultant deliverables and challenging technical proposals to ensure quality, value and deliverability.

What You'll Need

• Proven experience delivering wastewater, water or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing capital projects valued between £5m and £15m.
• Strong experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Knowledge of project controls, programme management, budget management and risk management processes.
• Experience working under NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within a regulated water utility or capital delivery environment.
• APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH certification.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment, networks or clean water infrastructure projects.

What's on Offer

• £500 - £550 per day (DOE)
• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Hybrid working arrangement across Somerset.
• Exposure to a significant wastewater capital investment programme.
• Opportunity to manage complex infrastructure projects with values up to £15m.
• Immediate project ownership and responsibility.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Project Management
• Capital Delivery
• Wastewater Infrastructure
• Water Industry
• Programme Management
• NEC4 Contracts
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management
• Budget Management
• Capital Projects
• Engineering Management
• Asset Management
• Construction Management
• Contract Management
• Design Management
• Procurement
• CDM Regulations
• Commissioning
• Project Controls
• Cost Management