Project Manager – Water Sector

Stantec; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is looking for a Project Manager to join its Water Sector team in Warrington. This role offers hybrid working, allowing a mix of in-office and home working. As a Project Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of water projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget management, and quality service.

Ideal candidates will have experience in the Water industry, recognized project management qualifications, and a proven track record in stakeholder management. Join Stantec to lead innovative solutions in the Water sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Water industry and prior project management experience.
• Track record of successful project management, proactive risk management and mitigation.
• Passion for innovation and client service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex projects at every stage of the lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets and resources effectively.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks.

Skills

Water industry experience

Project management

Stakeholder relationship building

Risk management

Client service

Education

Industry recognised project management qualification (APM's PMQ or similar)

Job description

The Opportunity

Stantec has 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 is an industry‑leading consultancy within the Water Sector, involved in a wide variety of projects including water resources, wastewater networks, treatment, supply, flood mitigation and other specialist areas.

As a Project Manager you will work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects at every stage of the lifecycle. You will build close relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high level of quality. Excellent client service is a key expectation.

You will be responsible for a portfolio of water sector projects in the North West and must proactively identify and mitigate potential risks. You will also manage project budgets and resources effectively to ensure project success.

As a member of the Project Management community at Stantec, you will receive ongoing support to develop your career. All Project Managers are enrolled in a discipline‑specific training programme and we provide support for further external qualifications such as the APM’s Project Management Qualification (PMQ).

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

About You

• Experience in the Water industry and prior project management experience.
• Industry recognised project management qualification such as the APM’s PMQ or similar.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines and building successful relationships with stakeholders.
• Track record of successful project management, proactive risk management and mitigation.
• Passion for innovation and client service with ambitions to tackle a range of challenges.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We comply with laws and regulations and ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

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