Project Manager - Water

Murray McIntosh; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex water sector projects in the UK. This challenging role requires someone with a solid background in clean water or wastewater projects, who can manage multidisciplinary teams effectively, ensuring project delivery meets high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in project management, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the water industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering water industry projects.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from feasibility to close-out.
• Manage water-related infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.
• Develop project plans including scope, budgets, and risk management.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Project Management

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Overview:

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:

Essential:

• 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.

Desirable:

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Civil Engineering and Utility System Construction

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