Project Manager - Water

Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex water sector projects from inception to completion. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams to ensure project delivery aligns with standards in terms of timeline and budget, while promoting innovation and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering water industry projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (PRINCE2, APM, PMP).
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from feasibility to close-out.
• Manage water-related infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Degree in Project Management

Job description

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex water sector projects, either infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes, from concept through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with proven experience in clean water and/or wastewater projects to manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality outcomes across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full project lifecycle from feasibility, planning, and design through to delivery, commissioning, and close-out.

• Manage water-related infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.

• Develop project plans including scope, budgets, resources, schedules, risk management strategies, and procurement strategies.

• Collaborate with internal teams, external contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure timely and within-budget project delivery.

• Oversee contract management, change control, and financial forecasting.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) standards.

• Monitor and report on project performance using KPIs and progress reviews.

• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities throughout the lifecycle.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery methodologies.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Proven track record in delivering water industry projects (clean water or wastewater) from cradle to grave.

• Experience in managing both below ground infrastructure (e.g., pipelines, mains, dams, reservoirs) and/or above ground non-infrastructure (e.g., treatment plant, upgrades, pumpstations) projects.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.

• Strong budgeting, cost control, and commercial acumen.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.

• Understanding of relevant water industry regulations and health and safety standards.

Desirable:

• Experience working with UK water utilities or in regulated environments.

• Knowledge of NEC contracts (or equivalent).

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Project Management or a related field.

• Chartered status (e.g., MICE, MAPM) or working toward it.