Project Manager - Water Sector

ZipRecruiter; Cropthorne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a Project Manager for an 18–24 month contract to oversee a crucial infrastructure project. The role involves managing stakeholder communication, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and delivering on time and within budget. Candidates should possess strong project management experience, ideally within the water or wastewater sector, along with recognized project management qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in the water or wastewater sector.
• Strong understanding of NEC or IChemE contracts.
• Effective communicator with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary water infrastructure projects.
• Manage stakeholder communication and maintain client relationships.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in construction, engineering, or commercial disciplines

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

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager (Water Sector – Severn Trent Region)

Contract: 18–24 Months (Inside IR35) | Permanent Considered

Location: Near Welsh Border – Severn Trent Region (Waste Water Site, Cropthorn)

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

Essential:

• 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

Desirable Attributes

• 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