Project Manager – Water Sector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Warrington is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a portfolio of water sector projects in the North West.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time, to budget and to a high standard of quality, while maintaining excellent client service. You will manage risks, develop strong relationships with stakeholders and continuously develop through training and external qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Water industry and prior project management experience are essential.
• PM qualification such as APM PMQ or similar is preferred.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines and building strong internal/external relationships.
• Proactive approach to risk management and a drive for innovative, high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex water sector projects from initiation to closeout.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure targets for time, cost and quality are met.
• Manage project budgets and resources to achieve client expectations and programme milestones.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation plans to protect project outcomes.

Skills

Water industry experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Client service

Education

APM PMQ or equivalent

Job description

Stantec have a new opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Water Sector team. This role will be based from our Warrington office, with hybrid working allowing for a mix of in-office and home working.

Stantec are an industry leading consultancy within the Water Sector. We are involved in a huge variety of projects across the sector – including those relating to water resources, wastewater networks and treatment, water treatment and supply, flood mitigation and other specialist areas. Our success has helped us grow as an organisation and this new opportunity is part of this growth.

As a Project Manager you will work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects at every stage of the project lifecycle. You will be building close relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, to cost, and to a high level of quality. Excellent client service is a key expectation of our Project Managers.

You will be responsible for a portfolio of water sector projects in the North West and will need to proactive in identifying and mitigating potential risks across these projects. You will also work towards ensuring project success by managing project budgets and resources effectively.

As a member of the Project Management community at Stantec you will be supported to keep developing your career. All of our Project Managers are enrolled ona programme of discipline-specific training and we can also provide support for those looking to gain further external qualifications (such as the APM’s PMQ).

If you are excited by the chance to join a team that are leading on innovative and sustainable solutions across the water sector then we would love to hear from you.

About You

• To be considered for this role, you must have experience in the Water industry and prior experience of project management is essential.

• You will most likely have an industry recognised project management qualification such as the APM’s Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or similar.

• You will have experience of managing multiple deadlines and be able to demonstrate where you have been able to build successful working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will have a track record of successful project management and be able to demonstrate where you have been proactive around risk management and mitigation.

• Finally, you will embody our passion for innovation and client service, with ambitions to tackle a range of challenges as the team looks to continue its growth within the sector.

Please note that we are not offering Visa Sponsorship for this role and applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.