Project Manager - Water

Murray McIntosh; Brighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex projects from concept to completion. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in clean water and wastewater projects, strong leadership abilities, and robust project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering water industry projects (clean water or wastewater) from cradle to grave.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies like PRINCE2, APM, PMP.
• Experience working with UK water utilities or in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycle from feasibility to delivery and close-out.
• Manage water-related infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Risk Management

Commercial Acumen

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Degree in Project Management

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex water sector projects, either infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes, from concept through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with proven experience in clean water and/or wastewater projects to manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality outcomes across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

Lead the full project lifecycle from feasibility, planning, and design through to delivery, commissioning, and close-out.

Manage water-related infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.

Develop project plans including scope, budgets, resources, schedules, risk management strategies, and procurement strategies.

Collaborate with internal teams, external contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure timely and within-budget project delivery.

Oversee contract management, change control, and financial forecasting.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) standards.

Monitor and report on project performance using KPIs and progress reviews.

Identify and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities throughout the lifecycle.

Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery methodologies.

Requirements:

Proven track record in delivering water industry projects (clean water or wastewater) from cradle to grave.

Experience in managing both below ground infrastructure (e.g., pipelines, mains, dams, reservoirs) and/or above ground non-infrastructure (e.g., treatment plant, upgrades, pumpstations) projects.

Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).

Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.

Strong budgeting, cost control, and commercial acumen.

Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.

Understanding of relevant water industry regulations and health and safety standards.

Experience working with UK water utilities or in regulated environments.

Knowledge of NEC contracts (or equivalent).

Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Project Management or a related field.

Chartered status (e.g., MICE, MAPM) or working toward it.