Project Manager - Water

FiberNet; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected civil engineering contractor is seeking a Project Manager with a strong background in infrastructure projects, particularly within wastewater and water treatment sectors. This freelance role involves managing complex civils works, including drainage and FRC structures, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks while leading diverse teams and stakeholders effectively. Strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to quality and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing complex civils projects, ideally in wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience within AMP frameworks preferred, especially for regulated authorities.
• Immediate availability or short notice period required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across a live sewage treatment site ensuring compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractors for storm tanks and drainage systems.
• Monitor progress and enforce health and environmental standards.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Knowledge in FRC

Stakeholder Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management

Temporary Works Coordinator certification

SMSTS

Job description

Project Manager - Pre-Construction Civils (Freelance)

• East Midlands / East Anglia
• Start: ASAP
• Contract: Freelance
  
  

Red Sky Personnel is representing a respected civil engineering contractor engaged in delivering a high-profile AMP8 project for a major UK water authority. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead on the pre-construction delivery of foul water infrastructure, including storm tanks and reinforced concrete (FRC) structures within a regulated Severn Trent framework.

• Scope of Works:
  
  

This role is site-based and centres around sewage treatment works, involving complex drainage solutions, FRC structures, and temporary works packages. You will be working closely with engineering, commercial and SHEQ teams to drive compliance, performance and quality on a technically challenging civils scheme.

• Key Responsibilities:
  
  

Manage day-to-day operations across a live foul water site, ensuring alignment with Severn Trent AMP8 delivery expectations

Coordinate subcontractors and internal teams to deliver storm tanks, drainage systems and RC structures safely and efficiently

Oversee enabling works and ensure best practice in temporary works coordination

Monitor programme progress and report risks, delays and mitigations

Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards to the highest level

Attend progress meetings, contribute to technical reviews and support early-stage design considerations where required

Build strong working relationships across stakeholders including client-side representatives, design teams and framework partners

• Candidate Requirements:
  
  

Proven track record managing complex civils projects, ideally within wastewater infrastructure or water treatment

Strong technical background in FRC, stormwater systems, and drainage schemes

Experience working within AMP frameworks - ideally for Severn Trent Water or other regulated water authorities

CSCS (Black or Gold card preferred)

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management (or equivalent)

Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certification

First Aid at Work (in-date)

• We're Looking For:
  
  

A technically minded, hands-on Project Manager who can lead from the front

Immediate availability or short notice period

Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

A proactive approach to quality, safety and delivery within a regulated civils environment