Project Manager - Water Sector

First Recruitment Group; Cropthorne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Engineering & Technical Recruiter to oversee a water infrastructure project. This role involves project management from planning to execution, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and relevant project management qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in delivering design & build schemes, ideally in the water or wastewater sector.
• Strong understanding of NEC or IChemE contracts.
• Effective communication skills with clients and partners.

Responsibilities

• Champion health, safety, environmental, and quality standards on site.
• Lead stakeholder communication and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure commercial performance, forecasts, and reporting are managed.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Degree in construction, engineering, or commercial disciplines

Recognised Project Management Qualification (e.g., PMQ, APM)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from First Recruitment Group

Lead Engineering & Technical Recruiter | 01925 909259 | [e-mail]

Reporting to: Senior Project Manager

Contract Type: Inside IR35 Contract (18–24 months) or Permanent

The Role

You will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of a multi-disciplinary water infrastructure project. From early planning and design through to commissioning and handover, you will work closely with engineering teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to deliver a high-quality and safe solution – on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion health, safety, environmental, and quality standards on site
• Implement and ensure adherence to the Business Management System (BMS)
• Lead stakeholder communication and maintain strong client relationships
• Manage project plans and execution strategies including PEP development
• Monitor construction methods, site setup, and method statements
• Oversee contract documentation, non-conformance reporting, and cost control
• Ensure commercial performance, forecasts, and reporting are proactively managed
• Contribute to governance reviews, CDM compliance, and technical assurance
• Motivate and support delivery teams to meet project KPIs
• Engage in continuous professional development and represent the company professionally

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in delivering design & build schemes, ideally in the water or wastewater sector
• Degree or equivalent qualification in construction, engineering, or commercial disciplines
• Recognised Project Management Qualification (e.g., PMQ, APM)
• Strong understanding of NEC or IChemE contracts and commercial negotiation
• Skilled in risk management, programme delivery, and team leadership
• Effective communicator – written, visual, and verbal – with clients and partners
• Working knowledge of CDM, Health & Safety, and environmental compliance
• Familiarity with Severn Trent frameworks or AMP delivery programmes
• Experience presenting at internal governance or steering committees
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to innovation and sustainability

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Air, Water, and Waste Program Management

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