Project Manager (Water)

AndersElite; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee wastewater delivery projects in the East Midlands. The role involves managing the design and construction processes while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a background in project management within the water industry and possess strong communication and leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid Working

Car allowance

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and savings Hub

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary design and construction projects, ideally in the water industry.
• Ability to present at Governance Reviews in a leading capacity.
• Working knowledge of NEC and/or IChemE contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, construction, and commissioning of wastewater contracts.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met throughout the project.
• Maintain relationships with clients and joint-venture partners.

Skills

Project Management experience

Excellent communication skills

Delivery-driven mindset

Strategic and operational skills

Risk & Opportunity Management experience

Education

Degree or equivalent in construction or engineering

Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Tools

Construction Contracts knowledge

Knowledge of CDM and Health & Safety

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Manager to manage some wastewater sites in the East Midlands and towards Peterborough. You will report directly to the Senior Project Manager, and your role will be to manage the design, construction, commissioning and operational launch of contracts to ensure they are completed efficiently, on schedule, within the tender estimate and without risk to the health and safety of all concerned while ensuring good customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Promote exceptional safety and delivery quality standards for the direct and subcontracted workforce.
• Ensure that the BMS is implemented at all stages throughout the project delivery process, from tender handover to final completion.
• Maintain good client relationships at all levels.
• Maintain the company's reputation on a project by ensuring good relationships are maintained with joint‑venture partners and suppliers.
• Ensure that sufficient trained personnel are available for the project and that they understand their individual responsibilities.
• Plan projects, including reviewing and approving the Project Execution Plan (PEP), and monitor and control the delivery of projects.
• Ensure that appropriately detailed construction plans and method statements are prepared, in place and approved prior to commencement of activities.
• Ensure at contract completion that all records referred to in the PEP are complete and available.
• Ensure that all site non‑conformities are reported and approximate costs identified.
• Manage all commercial aspects of the project in a timely and proactive way, providing accurate forecasts and estimates.
• Have detailed working knowledge and experience of project management practices from scheme conception through to end‑user acceptance.
• Commit to continuous professional development by participating in external networking, conferences and industry associations or groups to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
• Undertake any other duties, training or hours of work that may be reasonably required and consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
• Present a professional and positive image of the department in all internal and external contacts and maintain mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
• Understand and implement the quality, safety and environmental policies and targets.
• Satisfy customer requirements in the aim of enhancing the customers' perception and satisfaction.
• Maintain appropriate practical knowledge and appreciation of all technical disciplines associated with delivering water and wastewater design and build projects.

About the candidate

Essential

• Project Management experience in managing multi‑disciplinary design and construction projects, ideally within the water industry.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction, commercial or engineering related discipline.
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work in close partnership with clients, stakeholders and end users.
• Delivery‑driven ability to set targets and motivate multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives.
• Experience in project delivery.
• Strategic, operational, technical and management skills.
• Knowledge of Construction Contracts, ideally NEC and/or IChemE, with the ability to negotiate and administer.
• Ability to present at Governance Reviews in a leading capacity.
• Risk & Opportunity Management experience.
• Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety.

Desirable

• Experience in water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Chartered with an engineering, commercial or construction institution.
• NEC Project Manager Accreditation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid Working (dependent on job needs).
• Car/car allowance (dependent on job needs).
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy).
• Contribution Pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Health Insurance.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts and savings Hub.
• Kids Pass and many more benefits.

Job Title: Project Manager – Wastewater Delivery
Company: AndersElite
Location: East Midlands
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time