Project Manager - Water

Lanesra Technical Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a Project Manager for its Southern region. The role involves managing multidisciplinary projects focused on water supply and wastewater treatment while ensuring high standards of health and safety. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and strong project management skills, accompanied by a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Project Manager/Senior Agent.
• Supervision of multidisciplinary projects, including civils and MEICA.
• Knowledge of construction contract law and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure constructability input is received from delivery partners.
• Manage project activities related to scope, schedule, finances, and quality.
• Engage with stakeholders according to the communication plan.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Construction Techniques

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or allied construction subject

HND in Civil Engineering with vocational training

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Primavera software

Job description

Position: Project Manager

Location: Aylesford, Kent with hybrid working available

Salary: 65-75k neg (DOE), car/allowance and excellent benefits package

Our Client: An integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long-term water sector frameworks, operating both independently and in joint ventures and alliances.

The Role: This is a great opportunity to join our client's growing delivery team working across the Southern region for a Joint Venture. The team is delivering schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water's water supply and wastewater treatment works in the eastern half of its region (Kent & Sussex).

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure constructability input is received in a timely manner from the delivery partners.
2. Work with the regional construction lead to ensure suitable and sufficient resources are available and deployed to projects.
3. Manage project activities related to scope, schedule, finances, risks, quality, and resources within defined thresholds and tolerances. Escalate to Regional Project Managers where necessary.
4. Ensure that health & safety and wellbeing procedures meet high standards as a minimum.
5. Engage with stakeholders according to the communication plan, including permits, planning consents, and street-works.

Experience & Qualifications:

1. Degree in Civil Engineering or allied construction subject, or HND in Civil Engineering with vocational training.
2. Experienced Project Manager/Senior Agent with strong leadership capabilities.
3. Experience supervising multidisciplinary Design & Build projects, including civils and MEICA.
4. Knowledge of construction contract law and forms of contract, acquired through experience and formal training.
5. Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
6. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, document control systems, and Primavera software.
7. Relevant CSCS Card.
8. Training in Health & Safety and Environmental management.

Package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (dependent on job needs)
• Car or car allowance (dependent on job needs)
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with an option to buy 5 additional days
• Contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance, health insurance, private medical insurance
• Additional benefits: cycle-to-work scheme, discounts and savings hub, Kids Pass, etc.

Keywords: Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Management, Project Delivery, Design & Build, Construction, Contracts, NEC, IChemE, Water Industry, Water Sector, Water Treatment, Wastewater, Sewage, Utilities, Power Generation, Power Sector, Nuclear, Energy Sector, Energy from Waste, Infrastructure, Anaerobic Digestion, Project Planning, Risk Management