Senior Project Manager

Carrington West; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Pension contributions

Annual leave

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Job summary

Carrington West in Manchester is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee water and wastewater projects for a major contractor. You will drive delivery from pre-construction through handover, ensure safety standards, and align with strategic goals.

The role offers hybrid working within the UU region, reports to the Operations Manager/Framework Director, and a package including a company car or allowance, pension contributions, and 25 days leave plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in construction, commercial, or engineering disciplines.
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary design and construction projects (water sector preferred).

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and quality standards across all project activities.
• Oversee the Project Execution Plan (PEP) from tender to completion.
• Maintain client relationships and protect company reputation.
• Plan, direct, and monitor projects with accurate reporting of progress and costs.
• Manage commercial aspects with forecasts and cost control.
• Coordinate resources and define individual responsibilities.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

NEC contracts

CDM regulations

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in construction, commercial or engineering

PMQ or equivalent

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £80,000 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 £5,500 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)