Project Manager - Water & Process EPC (Hybrid)

Trant Engineering Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Bonus

Job summary

Trant Engineering Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver engineering projects within scope, time, and budget. You will coordinate internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure quality, safety and commercial objectives are met.

The role requires experience in water/energy/utilities sectors, strong stakeholder management, and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams. Hybrid working arrangement available with competitive salary and benefits.

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.
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance on all sites
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all SHEQ, industry and client standards.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits.
• Drive delivery of carbon reduction, sustainability and biodiversity targets in line with client commitments
• Promote innovation in construction methods, digital delivery and sustainable solutions
• Monitor and audit sites in all aspects of safety, quality and compliance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and changes to stakeholders.
• Address and resolve project issues or escalations promptly.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, including site engineers, designers, and subcontractors.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and effective communication across the project team.
• Support the professional development of project staff as required.

Skills

Engineering NVQ/HND/HNC

SMSTS

Stakeholder mgmt

Project planning

Team leadership

Education

PRINCE2 Certification

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Trant Engineering Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver engineering projects within scope, time, and budget. You will coordinate internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure quality, safety and commercial objectives are met.

The role requires experience in water/energy/utilities sectors, strong stakeholder management, and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams. Hybrid working arrangement available with competitive salary and benefits.