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Randstad CPE; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE has partnered with a leading tier-one infrastructure contractor to deliver a major, multi-year water framework. The Project Manager will own operations and commercial aspects of complex water assets across the Southwest/West of England, steering schemes from initial design through to commissioning and handover.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, control budgets, and drive value through proactive risk management and robust contract administration, with a focus on safety, quality,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering water infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contract frameworks.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting ability.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery of water projects from design to handover.
• Commercial and financial control, forecasting and value engineering.
• Risk management and site documentation approval.
• Lead internal teams and specialist subcontractors on site.
• Manage client and regulatory stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Water sector experience

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

Project Manager on behalf of a leading tier-one infrastructure contractor to deliver a major multi-year water framework. In this role, you will take full operational and commercial ownership of complex water infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets across the region, leading schemes from initial design through to final commissioning and handover.

The Role

Reporting to the Programme Director, you will direct multi-disciplinary delivery teams to ensure projects are executed safely, on time, and within budget. Your day-to-day will involve:

End-to-End Delivery: Managing the full lifecycle of water projects, overseeing design, construction, commercial management, and handover phases.

Commercial & Financial Control: Controlling project budgets, preparing accurate forecasts, and driving value engineering to maximize efficiency.

Risk & Contract Management: Implementing robust risk mitigation strategies, approving site documentation (PMPs, RAMS), and managing NEC contract mechanisms.

Leadership & Supply Chain: Leading internal site engineering teams and specialist sub-contractors to drive high quality and productivity on site.

Client & Stakeholder Management: Acting as the primary point of contact for key client representatives and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth project delivery.

Water & Utilities Experience: Proven track record as a Project Manager delivering complex civil infrastructure schemes (

experience within the water, wastewater, or regulated utilities sectors is essential).

Commercial Acumen: Strong financial capability, including direct management of project budgets, cost-to-complete forecasting, and supply chain management.

Contractual Knowledge: In-depth working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts within a collaborative framework delivery model.

HSEQ Leadership: Comprehensive understanding of construction safety, environmental regulations, and CDM compliance.

Location & Mobility: Centrally located in the Southwest/West of England (commutable across Bristol, Somerset, or Wiltshire) with a full UK driving licence.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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