Project Manager - Water/Utilities

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Reading is seeking an on-site Project Manager to oversee the delivery of complex projects. The role requires strong leadership, project management skills, and a focus on compliance and team dynamics. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in construction or manufacturing environments. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of both pre-production and production project management within major projects is desirable.
• Contract administration experience is desirable.
• Appreciation of MMC, Lean Construction, and Agile Programme Management.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the management and successful delivery of complex projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality, and customer relations.
• Monitor the progress of onsite operations against deadlines and budget.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication

Customer service

IT literacy

Education

Minimum HNC qualification in manufacturing/construction

Tools

BIM/digital experience

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: Working in partnership with Thames Water to deliver outstanding infrastructure that benefits current and future generations, we are seeking an on-site Project Manager to join this journey. The project you will be allocated to is either Bourton on the Water or Drayton, but flexibility is required as there are multiple projects across the Thames Valley region. Travel will be expected, and site location may change depending on project programmes.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the management and successful delivery of single complex projects or packages of projects delivered under the Thames Water framework.
• Management of health and safety, design, customer relations, quality, environmental compliance, programme, and cost/value during both pre-production (ECI phase) and production.
• Monitor the progress of offsite and onsite operations against deadlines and budget limitations.
• Create a positive team culture and environment on your projects to support wellbeing and performance.
• Demonstrate determination and resilience to drive improvements in project delivery, embedding production line thinking and an “offsite first” philosophy.

What we will need from you

• Excellent team leader with strong people management, analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Experience of both pre-production and production project management within major projects is desirable.
• Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.
• Contract administration experience is desirable.
• Strong communication and customer service skills. Appreciation of MMC, Lean Construction, Agile Programme Management, Production Thinking, and other techniques that ensure programme, cost, and quality performance.
• Programme-focused with the ability to plan and organise resources to deliver on time and in full.
• Recognises the importance of maintaining exemplary site organisation and tidiness.
• Commercially astute, able to lead team members to produce accurate time and cost forecasts and reports.
• BIM/digital experience is desirable.
• Minimum HNC qualification in a manufacturing/construction subject desirable.
• IT literacy essential.
• Professional qualification desirable.
• SMSTS safety qualification and relevant CSCS card essential.
• Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or construction organisation desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days)
• Private medical insurance (with option to purchase family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme, matched up to 8%
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and agile working (role-dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Flexible Benefits scheme including options such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option for partner coverage)
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers, payroll giving, and activity passes for leisure attractions