Project Manager - Water

Turner Townsend; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support water projects across the Central South region. The ideal candidate will have a civil engineering background, be able to manage projects between £1m and £10m, and maintain strong client relationships. This role emphasizes on-time delivery, quality standards, and business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects ranging from £1m to £10m.
• Proven track record in delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Experience in the water sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Management Commissions, ensuring service delivery.
• Manage projects effectively to meet quality standards.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and team members.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Budget management

Cross-functional team leadership

Business development

Education

Degree in a construction-related subject

Tools

NEC (3/4) accreditation

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager, to join our busy and expanding Infrastructure business, supporting our clients deliver a range of water projects and programmes across our Central South region. At Turner & Townsend Project Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project, etc. Typically, projects fall within the £1m to £10m range. When in a supporting role, the project size may be far greater.

• To lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery.
• To provide support on major Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for an aspect of service delivery.
• To ensure that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards. A Project Manager will in part be judged by the extent to which:
• Projects are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently, on time and to budget
• Project delivery meets the client's objectives and is in line with the conditions of appointment
• The project team is led effectively
• Strong relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team
• General line management responsibilities (where appropriate) are effectively discharged
• Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross- selling opportunities, are identified and acted upon
• The internal financial status of all projects is effectively monitored
• Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained
• Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, this role will suit Project Managers from a civil engineering background, ideally with previous water sector experience. NEC accreditation is also preferred.
• NEC (3/4) accreditation (preferred)
• Preferred if chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS etc
• Candidates will ideally be degree qualified in a construction related subject