Project Manager - Water

ABS Commercial Solutions; Lancing; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager for clean water capital delivery in the North West. The role involves leading water infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in utilities projects and strong knowledge of construction methods. This position offers a contract with a competitive day rate and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing clean water or utilities projects.
• Knowledge of mains renewal techniques and construction methods.
• Understanding of NEC contract frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and delivery of clean water projects.
• Deliver works using techniques such as slip lining and pipe bursting.
• Oversee contractor performance and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project Management

Clean Water Project Experience

Stakeholder Engagement

Safety Compliance

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - Clean Water Capital Delivery (Contract)

Location: Preston / North West England (Hybrid/Site-Based)

Contract Type: Temporary - Contract Position

Rate: £350 - £450 per day (Outside IR35)

Duration: 6 months initially (with potential extension)

Are you a driven Project Manager looking to make a lasting impact on the UK's water infrastructure? We're looking for someone with the experience and ambition to lead and deliver a range of clean water projects across the North West.

This is an opportunity to be part of a business that plays a vital role in improving, renewing, and safeguarding critical water networks for future generations. You'll work in a team that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement - all while being supported in your own career growth.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic clean water capital delivery team on a contract basis. You'll lead the end-to-end delivery of water infrastructure projects across the North West - including mains renewals, pipe maintenance, and network upgrades.

This role is ideal for a contractor with strong utilities or water sector experience, looking to add value to critical infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, delivery, and handover of clean water projects
• Deliver works using techniques such as slip lining, pipe bursting, and open cut
• Maintain programme delivery to time, cost, quality, and safety standards
• Oversee contractor performance and stakeholder engagement
• Interpret and review project designs, challenging and advising where necessary
• Ensure all activities comply with SHE and regulatory requirements
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience managing clean water or utilities projects
• Knowledge of mains renewal techniques and construction methods
• SMSTS or equivalent H&S qualification
• Understanding of NEC contract frameworks
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and delivery
• Full UK driving licence
  
  

Contract Details & Benefits

• Day rate: £350-£450 per day (Outside IR35)
• Initial term: 6 months, likely extension based on performance and workload
• Location: Preston/North West - travel to site required
• Flexible working (hybrid/site-based)
• Supportive team environment with smooth onboarding process
  
  

Interested?

Apply today to be part of delivering essential infrastructure projects with long-term impact.