Senior Project Manager

Carrington West; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance (up to £5

Matched pension contributions up to 10

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare / medical insurance

Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week)

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a major contractor delivering water and wastewater schemes in the United Utilities region. You will oversee delivery from pre-construction to handover, ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with strategic goals across projects.

The role offers hybrid working within the UU region, reports to the Operations Manager/Framework Director, and comes with a package including a company car or car allowance, pension, private healthcare, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary design and construction projects, ideally within the water industry.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in construction, commercial, or engineering disciplines.
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in project delivery, including strategic and operational management.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and the ability to negotiate and administer them.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and construction health and safety standards.
• Risk and opportunity management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Promote exceptional safety and quality standards across all project activities.
• Ensure implementation of the Business Management System (BMS) throughout project delivery, from tender handover to completion.
• Maintain strong client relationships and uphold the company's reputation with partners and suppliers.
• Plan, direct, and monitor projects, including approving and overseeing the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Prepare and approve detailed construction plans and method statements before work commences.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of non-conformities and related costs.
• Manage all commercial aspects of the project proactively, providing precise forecasts and estimates.
• Oversee resource planning to ensure availability of trained personnel and clarity of individual responsibilities.
• Foster customer satisfaction by addressing their requirements and enhancing their experience.
• Lead governance reviews and actively manage risk and opportunities to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain expertise in water and wastewater design and construction, applying best practices from scheme conception to completion.
• Stay updated on industry innovations through networking and professional development.

Skills

Project management

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Safety standards

Education

Degree in construction/engineering

PMQ or equivalent

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location: Lancashire - Multiple positions across region

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + package (Details below) DOE

Bias: Civils

An opportunity has arisen for a Project Management role with a Major contractor delivering high value Clean and Wastewater projects for United Utilities.

The Senior Project Manager will oversee the successful execution of water and wastewater delivery, from pre construction stages through to handover. You will ensuring alignment with strategic goals, adherence to safety standards, and delivery excellence across the business. The role offers hybrid working within the UU region and reports directly to the Operations Manager / Framework Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote exceptional safety and quality standards across all project activities.


• Ensure implementation of the Business Management System (BMS) throughout project delivery, from tender handover to completion.


• Maintain strong client relationships and uphold the company's reputation with partners and suppliers.


• Plan, direct, and monitor projects, including approving and overseeing the Project Execution Plan (PEP).


• Prepare and approve detailed construction plans and method statements before work commences.


• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of non-conformities and related costs.


• Manage all commercial aspects of the project proactively, providing precise forecasts and estimates.


• Oversee resource planning to ensure availability of trained personnel and clarity of individual responsibilities.


• Foster customer satisfaction by addressing their requirements and enhancing their experience.


• Lead governance reviews and actively manage risk and opportunities to optimize outcomes.


• Maintain expertise in water and wastewater design and construction, applying best practices from scheme conception to completion.


• Stay updated on industry innovations through networking and professional development.

About the Candidate

Essential:

• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary design and construction projects, ideally within the water industry.


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


• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.


• Extensive experience in project delivery, including strategic and operational management.


• Knowledge of NEC a construction contracts and the ability to negotiate and administer them.


• Familiarity with CDM regulations and construction health and safety standards.


• Risk and opportunity management expertise.

Package For The Successful Candidate

• Company car or car allowance (up to £5,200 per annum)


• Matched pension contributions up to 10%


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays


• Private healthcare / medical insurance


• Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week from home)