Project Manager - Water

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the UK seeks a Project Manager for their team in Worcester. The role involves financial forecasting, project delivery, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in the water industry, relevant certifications, and strong organisational skills. This position offers a salary of up to £75,000, a company car or allowance, 25 days of annual leave, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Starting salary up to £75,000

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid and flexible working

Fuel card

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Proven successful experience managing projects from inception to completion in the water industry.
• Strong knowledge of programme and risk management.
• CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial forecasts and control project costs.
• Deliver projects from design phase to completion.
• Chair weekly site meetings and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Project management experience in the water industry

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Interpersonal and organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Your new company
Our client, an established Tier 1 civil engineering contractor operating in the water industry, is seeking a Project Manager to join their delivery team. This multi-accredited and high-profile organisation has a strong pipeline of work in the water sector, delivering projects valued between £1m-£15m directly for Severn Trent Water, and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. With a healthy orderbook of AMP8 works, they are actively looking to strengthen their delivery team.

This is a full-time permanent position based in the Worcestershire area with the option for hybrid and flexible working.

Your new role
As Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Producing financial forecasts, monitoring and controlling project costs and cost reporting, and producing monthly reports to the Contracts Manager
• Delivering projects from design phase through to completion, including all handover documentation
• Reviewing project progress, budget resources and planning
• Ensuring production and implementation of project plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans and procurement of plant and materials are in line with company procedures
• Reviewing work packages and ensuring the scope of work is defined and understood
• Chairing weekly site meetings and ensuring production of accurate records of any discussions and actions
• Building and maintaining good relationships with framework suppliers, design consultants and the client
• Developing and maintaining construction programmes with staff
• Ensuring detailed site diaries/records are completed.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:

• Proven successful experience managing projects from inception through to completion in the water industry
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management, and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting
• CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid
• Knowledge of NEC form of contract including early warning and compensation event mechanisms
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and people management skills
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £75,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working (3 days' office/site, 2 days' remote)
• Fuel card
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Continuous training and development
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading contractor and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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