Project Manager - Water

Matchtech; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Project Manager to lead civil engineering and water infrastructure projects across the Bristol area. The role involves delivering projects from conception through to completion, supporting sustainable water and wastewater services for communities in the region.

You will manage design, engineering, construction, commercial and handover phases, drive risk management and value engineering, and provide leadership to project teams, consultants, suppliers and contractors.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management within civil engineering, construction, infrastructure or utilities.
• Strong knowledge of the water or wastewater sector and regulated project environments.
• Experience managing complex projects to high standards of compliance and quality.
• Experience with budgets, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Ability to lead teams and drive collaborative delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery in line with scope, budget, programme, quality and health and safety standards.
• Manage design, engineering, construction, commercial and handover phases.
• Implement effective risk management and value engineering processes.
• Provide direction, motivation and leadership to project teams, consultants, suppliers and contractors.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial reports for customers and key stakeholders.
• Build strong customer relationships and proactively address project requirements.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors, monitoring performance and relationships.
• Review and approve project management plans, health and safety plans and method statements.
• Support business planning, bid development and growth opportunities within the water framework.
• Coach and develop project staff, encouraging a high-performing and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Civil engineering or construction management qualification

Job description

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of civil engineering and water infrastructure projects across the Bristol area. This permanent opportunity involves managing projects from conception through to completion, supporting the delivery of sustainable water and wastewater services for communities across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery in line with agreed scope, budget, programme, quality and health and safety standards
• Manage design, engineering, construction, commercial and handover phases
• Implement effective risk management and value engineering processes
• Provide direction, motivation and leadership to project teams, consultants, suppliers and contractors
• Ensure compliance with environmental, quality and health and safety requirementsPrepare budgets, forecasts and financial reports for customers and key stakeholders
• Build strong customer relationships and proactively address project requirements
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors, monitoring performance and maintaining effective working relationships
• Review and approve project management plans, health and safety plans and method statements
• Support business planning, bid development and future growth opportunities within the water framework
• Coach and develop project staff, encouraging a high-performing and collaborative team environment

Job Requirements

• Significant experience in project management within civil engineering, construction, infrastructure or utilities
• Strong knowledge of the water or wastewater sector and regulated project environments
• Proven ability to manage complex or multiple projects to high standards of compliance and quality
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Commercial awareness, including experience with budgets, forecasting and financial reporting
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to meet project specifications, standards and targets while promoting continuous improvement
• Understanding of risk management, value engineering and sustainable construction practices
• Relevant qualification in civil engineering, construction management or a related discipline

Working within a collaborative water infrastructure environment, you will help deliver resilient assets, improve environmental outcomes and support the long-term development of essential water services.