Project Manager - Water Framework

Coleman James; Derby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Coleman James is seeking a Project Manager in Derby to deliver civil engineering and water infrastructure projects from planning through to completion. Based in Derby, you will lead site teams and coordinate resources to maintain safety, schedule and budget.

The role focuses on delivering AMP8-scale work, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring NEC contract compliance, with a permanent contract and excellent career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering, utilities or water infrastructure.
• Strong leadership, planning and communication skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of water infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
• Leading Site Managers, Site Agents, engineers and subcontractors.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Managing project programmes, resources and subcontractor performance.
• Working closely with commercial teams to monitor costs, variations and project profitability.
• Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

NEC contracts

Civil engineering qualifications

Education

Relevant construction or civil engineering qualifications

Job description

Project Manager - Water Framework | Derby

Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Sector: Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure

Type: Permanent

Major Water Framework | Secured AMP8 Work | Excellent Career Opportunity

Coleman James are working with an established and growing civil engineering contractor who is looking to strengthen their delivery team with the appointment of a Project Manager in Derby.

With a strong pipeline of secured work across AMP8, this is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of exciting water infrastructure projects, lead experienced site teams and play a key role in delivering a major water framework.

The Role

As Project Manager, you'll take responsibility for the successful delivery of civil engineering and water infrastructure projects from initial planning through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of water infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
• Leading Site Managers, Site Agents, engineers and subcontractors.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Managing project programmes, resources and subcontractor performance.
• Working closely with commercial teams to monitor costs, variations and project profitability.
• Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering, utilities or water infrastructure.
• A strong track record of successfully delivering infrastructure projects.
• Ideally, previous experience working on AMP7, AMP8 or similar water frameworks.
• Experience in clean water, wastewater, pipelines, pumping stations or treatment works would be advantageous.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of NEC contracts.
• Strong leadership, planning and communication skills.
• Relevant construction or civil engineering qualifications.

This is a Permanent position and Coleman James Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency