Project Manager – Water & Process EPC (Hybrid)

Trant Engineering Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Trant Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex projects in Reading and the Thames Water region.

You will plan, execute and deliver engineering projects within scope, budget and schedule, coordinating resources, suppliers and internal teams to meet safety, quality and commercial objectives. You will manage budgets, risks and stakeholder relationships, ensuring delivery across multi-disciplinary teams and site activities, with a strong emphasis on SHEQ compliance and client

Qualifications

• NVQ/HND/HNC in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management.
• Knowledge of UK engineering standards, construction practices, and regulatory requirements.
• SMSTS.
• Proven experience managing engineering projects, ideally in water, energy, or utilities sectors.
• Experience delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management, including clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Experience coordinating project teams, including site engineers, designers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans including scope, objectives, schedules, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate engineering, design, procurement, and site activities.
• Ensure projects comply with technical, safety, and quality requirements.
• Monitor progress and make adjustments to meet project objectives.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow.
• Monitor project costs and report variances to senior management.
• Approve invoices and track subcontractor and supplier payments.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory, and client standards.

Skills

SMSTS

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

NVQ/HND/HNC in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management

Degree in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management

Job description

Trant Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex projects in Reading and the Thames Water region.

You will plan, execute and deliver engineering projects within scope, budget and schedule, coordinating resources, suppliers and internal teams to meet safety, quality and commercial objectives. You will manage budgets, risks and stakeholder relationships, ensuring delivery across multi-disciplinary teams and site activities, with a strong emphasis on SHEQ compliance and client