Senior Project Manager

COSTAIN GROUP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans les infrastructures intelligentes recherche un Senior Project Manager pour gérer des projets d'eau dans le nord-ouest du Royaume-Uni. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience en projet complexe, de fortes compétences en leadership et la capacité de construire des relations de confiance avec les parties prenantes.

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion opérationnelle de projets.
• Succès avéré dans la gestion de projets complexes, de préférence dans le secteur de l'eau au Royaume-Uni.
• Connaissance des contrats de construction et des cadres juridiques.

Responsibilities

• Diriger une équipe performante de chefs de projet.
• Gérer le cycle de vie complet des projets, y compris la conception et la construction.
• Promouvoir la sécurité et le bien-être au sein de l'équipe.

Skills

Leadership opérationnel

Gestion de projet

Communication

Analyse de données

Amélioration continue

Relation client

Education

HNC/HND ou diplôme en ingénierie

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Costain has secured extensive work in the water sector this year to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by United Utilities as one of seven partners to the Enterprise, delivering £5.5bn of projects during Asset Management Period 8 (2025 - 2030) and AMP 9 (2030 - 2035). Our scope includes providing project management, design, construction, and commissioning services on design and build schemes across the North West and Cumbria regions covered by United Utilities. Projects vary in value and include infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets on water and wastewater sites with wider Enterprise partners.

The Senior Project Manager will support the delivery of planned work within the United Utilities region and develop key relationships with UU operational personnel, supply chain partners, and wider Enterprise Partners. The role requires experience in both design and delivery of water projects, with responsibility for either a major project or a portfolio of smaller projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing team of project managers and delivery teams within your project portfolio.
• Support pre-construction planning for new scopes of work.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with Costain and client teams.
• Promote a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement within your team and across the framework service.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Champion safety, wellbeing, environmental performance, and compliance, fostering a safety culture aimed at Zero LTI and RIDDOR incidents.
• Collaborate with the commercial and supply chain teams to meet performance and financial targets.
• Utilize performance data and digital tools to inform operational decisions and improve performance.

Qualifications

• Operational leadership experience in project delivery.
• Proven success managing multiple complex or critical projects, preferably in the UK water sector.
• Strong track record in delivering project programs.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and legal frameworks.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders and teams.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, project management software (Primavera), and document control systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• HNC/HND or degree in engineering or related field.
• SMSTS qualification; NEC PM accreditation and APM (preferred).

About Us

Costain delivers smart infrastructure solutions across energy, water, transportation, and defense sectors in the UK. We focus on strategic, digitally optimized solutions to enhance performance, resilience, and sustainability, aiming to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure company. Our services cover the entire asset lifecycle, including consultancy, digital technology, asset optimization, and complex program delivery. Our culture and values are central to our operations.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Due to high application volumes, we are unable to provide individual feedback at the application stage but will share feedback following interviews. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply and will offer interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria.