Project Manager - Water

Ipsum; Colwyn Bay; Sur place; GBP 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual leave 20 days + holidays

Pension plan

Career development

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced maternity pay

Volunteering opportunities

Résumé du poste

ExcelCS, part of the Ipsum Group, is seeking a Project Manager – Water to lead day-to-day delivery on UK water utility projects from our Colwyn Bay head office, with travel across the UK. You will translate project plans into actionable daily activities, supervise commissioning engineers and site teams, and ensure safety, quality, cost and programme targets are met.

Applicants should have water industry experience, strong leadership, health & safety knowledge and a full UK driving licence; a

Qualifications

• Industry experience in water is ideal; gas acceptable; power/telecoms considered.
• Commercial awareness in estimating, costs and value.
• Experience managing site teams and operatives.
• Recording tasks, progress and site documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership capability.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and permit systems.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsabilités

• Day-to-day site management across water and utilities schemes.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers (1–2 teams, expanding to 4–5).
• Maintain compliance with H&S, RAMS, permits and procedures.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications for material take-offs.
• Measure completed works against the Schedule of Rates for valuations and reporting.
• Provide accurate progress information to support payment applications.
• Liaise with clients, inspectors and internal management.
• Monitor programme progress and report accurately.
• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping and documentation.

Connaissances

Water industry experience

Commercial awareness

Site leadership

Health & safety knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Description du poste

Project Manager – Water

Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.

Location: Head office Colwyn Bay – with UK travel, working away from home required.

Salary: Will come with Additional on Target earnings, Company Van and Fuel card, Working away allowance and Meal allowance.

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you…

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP? and Mental health support & counselling services?
• Cycle to Work scheme?
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!
• Life assurance cover?
• Long service recognition?
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?

About The Role…

ExcelCS part of the Ipsum Group is a specialist water industry contractor delivering high-quality commissioning, testing, compliance and Pipelaying services across the UK. We work closely with major water authorities and framework partners, including Welsh Water, Severn Trent, United Utilities and most major contractors, supporting the delivery of safe, reliable, and fully compliant water infrastructure.

The Project Manager is accountable for the safe and effective day?to?day execution of operational delivery across water utility projects. The role ensures that operational teams are fully enabled, coordinated and resourced to deliver against programme, quality, cost and compliance requirements.

The role translates project plans into executable daily activities, leading delivery performance through Commissioning Engineers and proactively resolving operational challenges. A key element of the role is the identification and escalation of risks and constraints that may impact programme, cost, safety or customer outcomes, ensuring all Managers are fully informed to support timely decision making and client engagement.

As a Project Manager you will…

• Day-to-day site management across water and utilities schemes
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers (starting with 1–2 teams, progressing to 4–5)
• Maintain compliance with H&S, RAMS, permits, and company procedures
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to produce accurate material take-offs
• Measure completed works against the Schedule of Rates for valuations and reporting
• Provide accurate progress information to support applications for payment
• Liaise with clients, inspectors, and internal management
• Monitor programme progress and report accurately
• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping, and documentation

About You…

• Industry experience in water is ideal; gas acceptable; power/telecoms considered
• Commercial awareness (estimating, costs, understanding value)
• Experience managing site teams and operatives
• Recording tasks, progress, and site documentation
• Leadership capability
• Strong understanding of health & safety and permit systems
• Full UK driving licence

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