Senior Project Manager - Water & Infrastructure (NEC)

Ganymede; Watford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of major water and environmental infrastructure projects from its Watford office. You will work closely with clients, contractors and QS teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially and effectively.

This hands-on role involves managing change, communications and early design engagement, with opportunities to expand into rail, nuclear and sustainable cities sectors as part of a structured development path.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Project Management within civil infrastructure.
• Experience working within the water, utilities or wider infrastructure sector.
• Strong practical experience administering NEC3/4 contracts - Options A, C & E are essential.
• Good understanding of project commercial management, forecasting and cost control.
• Experience managing change, variations and contractual communications.
• Strong understanding of project risk and mitigation.
• Experience working with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent stakeholder and client management skills.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional body, such as APM.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the delivery of major water and environmental infrastructure projects.
• Support project budgets, forecasting and Defined Cost planning.
• Work closely with QS teams on monthly valuations and payment certificates.
• Prepare and manage contractual communications, including Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events.
• Support project scope planning and feasibility activities.
• Assist with tender documentation and evaluation of contractor submissions.
• Identify project risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Engage with contractors during the early design and development stages.
• Monitor project progress, expenditure and cash flow.
• Manage project change, variations and contractual issues.
• Support dispute resolution and final account activities.
• Maintain strong project records and ensure contractual compliance.
• Contribute to governance, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Work on major water and environmental infrastructure programmes.
• Gain exposure to wider sectors including civil and construction.
• Opportunity to work with major infrastructure clients and contractors.
• Structured development and progression opportunities.
• Support towards Chartership and professional development.
• Work alongside experienced engineering, project and commercial professionals.
• Be part of a business focused on delivering sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Infrastructure

NEC3/4 Contracts

Cost Forecasting

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Contract Communications

Engineering & Construction

Client Liaison

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a numeric/engineering discipline

Job description

Ganymede is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of major water and environmental infrastructure projects from its Watford office. You will work closely with clients, contractors and QS teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially and effectively.

This hands-on role involves managing change, communications and early design engagement, with opportunities to expand into rail, nuclear and sustainable cities sectors as part of a structured development path.