Project Manager - Water

Carrington West; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy seeks an experienced Project Manager for their Water Infrastructure AMP8 Programme in South West England. This role involves managing a portfolio of projects, ensuring timely delivery, and adhering to quality standards. Candidates should have proven experience in the water sector and be adept at budget management. Strong communication and forecasting skills are essential for success in this long-term position that offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Long-term career prospects

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in the water or utilities sector.
• Background in clean water, pipelines, deep excavations, or infiltration projects desirable.
• Skilled in managing budgets and forecasts across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of water infrastructure projects ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality.
• Own and manage project budgets, including cost tracking and financial reporting.
• Develop detailed work programmes with the Project Planner.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

NEC4 Contract Management

Stakeholder Liaison

Job description

Project Manager - Water Infrastructure (AMP8 Programme)

Location: South West England
Client: South West Water, AMP8 Infrastructure Programme
Salary: Competitive, long-term opportunity

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a technical background in the water sector?

Carrington West is working with a key client delivering long-term, high-value water infrastructure projects across the South West Water region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing client-side team delivering major works that will enhance network resilience, reduce storm overflows, and secure the future of clean water services across the South West.

This is a more client-side position with a strong focus on budget ownership, annual forecasting, and portfolio management. You will work within a small team, overseeing a portfolio of projects and ensuring governance, performance, and value are maintained across the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of water infrastructure projects across the AMP8 programme, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality
• Own and manage project budgets, including cost tracking, governance, and financial reporting
• Produce and maintain yearly forecasting and budget planning, supporting wider programme financial planning
• Develop detailed work programmes with the Project Planner
• Ensure full compliance with HSEQ legislation, CDM regulations, and company procedures
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to align expectations and deliver objectives
• Support tender preparation, pricing, and compensation event estimation
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety
• Ensure all documentation meets client and project standards

About You

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in the water or utilities sector
• Background in clean water, pipelines, deep excavations, or infiltration projects desirable
• Skilled in NEC4 contract management and commercial processes
• Confident managing budgets, forecasts, and reporting across multiple projects

Why Apply?

• Be part of a landmark AMP8 infrastructure investment programme
• Deliver technically challenging and environmentally important projects
• Long-term career prospects with progression opportunities
• Competitive salary, benefits, and supportive team culture

If you're an experienced Project Manager looking to make an impact in sustainable water infrastructure, apply today with your up-to-date CV. We will be in touch if your application is successful.

Mario

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