Senior Water Projects Lead - Design, Build & Operate

J Murphy & Sons; Golborne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

J Murphy & Sons is recruiting for a Project Manager to lead water and wastewater projects across the North West. You will manage multidisciplinary design and delivery, acting as the main client liaison with regional water companies and internal teams.

The role requires strong governance over scope, cost, schedule and change control. You will drive safe, efficient solutions, build team capability and travel between UK sites.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in engineering required or equivalent practical experience.
• Water or wastewater project experience preferred.
• Strong organisational, programme and communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain understanding of contract, scope and delivery requirements for each project.
• Manage multidisciplinary design and delivery across water and wastewater projects.
• Act as principal contact for project issues and coordinate with clients, designers, and internal teams.
• Provide senior management with updates on design, procurement, construction, programme, costs, risks and change.
• Track delivery against baseline programme, manage delays and maximise opportunities.
• Ensure project documentation is controlled through approved systems and workflows.
• Maintain procurement and delivery schedules; coordinate corrective action where needed.
• Identify design and delivery risks early and maintain records for change control.
• Promote safe, buildable and maintainable solutions with continuous improvement.
• Motivate and develop the project team, ensuring clear responsibilities and deadlines.

Skills

Project management

Engineering experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Collaborative

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in engineering

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

J Murphy & Sons is recruiting for a Project Manager to lead water and wastewater projects across the North West. You will manage multidisciplinary design and delivery, acting as the main client liaison with regional water companies and internal teams.

The role requires strong governance over scope, cost, schedule and change control. You will drive safe, efficient solutions, build team capability and travel between UK sites.