Senior Project Manager - Civils/Water

Lord Search & Selection; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee critical water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project delivery, a strong background in civil engineering, and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams. This role is essential for ensuring compliance and strategic planning in major infrastructure developments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure or water projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC and/or IChemE contracts.
• Solid understanding of CDM and site health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project delivery across planning, implementation, and close-out.
• Ensure compliance with BMS, CDM, and H&S standards throughout project lifecycle.
• Develop and oversee Project Execution Plans and method statements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Negotiation

Cost management

Planning

Health & safety compliance

Education

Degree in construction, engineering, or commercial discipline

APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualification

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Water, Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Location: Southampton, Hampshire & Surrounding Region
Contract: Ongoing (circa 12 months)
Rate: Circa 550- 650/day (Negotiable)

TRIbuild Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure contractor delivering critical water and wastewater projects across the South. We're looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major schemes from tender handover through to final delivery.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for safety, programme, commercial performance, and stakeholder engagement-ideal for a delivery-focused professional with a strong background in civil engineering or utilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of project delivery across planning, implementation, and close-out

• Ensure compliance with BMS, CDM, and H&S standards throughout project lifecycle

• Develop and oversee Project Execution Plans, method statements, and resourcing

• Build and maintain strong client, partner, and supply chain relationships

• Ensure commercial controls are in place, including forecasting and cost management

• Lead and support multi-disciplinary teams across design and construction phases

• Present progress and governance reviews at senior level

• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned processes

Requirements:

Essential:

• Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure or water projects

• Degree in construction, engineering, or commercial discipline

• APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualification

• Strong understanding of NEC (and/or IChemE) contracts

• Excellent stakeholder and team leadership skills

• Commercially astute with strong planning and delivery track record

• Solid understanding of CDM and site health & safety requirements

Desirable:

• Chartered status with relevant institution (ICE, CIOB, etc.)

• NEC Project Manager Accreditation

• Experience on water/wastewater treatment schemes

Why TRIbuild Solutions?
We partner with major contractors and clients across the infrastructure and utilities sector, providing access to some of the most exciting projects in the UK. We take a long-term view, offering honest guidance and tailored recruitment support.

Interested? Apply now or contact Leon at TRIbuild find out more.