Senior Project Manager

Bimplus; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance (up to £5,

Job summary

Bimplus seeks a Senior Project Manager for water and wastewater projects in Lancashire. The role involves overseeing delivery from pre-construction to handover with a strong focus on safety, quality, and client relationships.

Hybrid work arrangement within the UU region is available. Essential qualifications include a degree in construction/engineering, PMQ or equivalent, and extensive project delivery experience, preferably in water/wastewater.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary design and construction projects.
• 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 construction contracts and 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.
• Oversee implementation of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and governance reviews.
• Maintain strong client relationships and uphold the company’s reputation with partners and suppliers.
• Plan, direct, and monitor projects from pre-construction to handover.
• Prepare and approve detailed construction plans and method statements.
• Ensure accurate reporting of non-conformities and related costs.
• Manage all commercial aspects of the project with accurate forecasts and estimates.
• Oversee resource planning and ensure clarity of responsibilities.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary project management

CDM health and safety knowledge

NEC contracts knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in construction, commercial or 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)