Senior Project Manager

Carrington West; Manchester; Hybride; GBP 72 000 - 88 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car or car allowance

Matched pension contributions

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Résumé du poste

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Project Manager for major civils water and wastewater schemes with United Utilities, based in Manchester with hybrid working. You will oversee delivery from pre construction to handover, drive safety, quality, and value, and align with strategic goals.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will plan, direct and monitor projects, manage PEPs, oversee risk, and maintain client relationships while ensuring budgets and schedules are met.

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.
• PMQ or equivalent qualification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Promote exceptional safety and quality standards across all project activities.
• Plan, direct, and monitor projects, including approving and overseeing the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Maintain strong client relationships and uphold the company’s reputation with partners and suppliers.

Connaissances

Project management

Water/wastewater experience

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Formation

Degree in construction/engineering

Description du poste

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)