Water Infrastructure Project Manager

CIH International Housing Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Costain is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Framework team and drive quality delivery across water sector programmes. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing design through to handover, and maintaining strong client relationships with Northumbrian Water and Enterprise Partners.

The successful candidate will manage one major project or a portfolio of smaller projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and cost controls while promoting best practices across the

Qualifications

• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects including Civils and MEICA
• Strong track record of delivering project programmes
• Knowledge of construction contract law and forms of contract
• Ability to build trusted relationships with key client stakeholders
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• SMSTS qualification
• Relevant CSCS card

Responsibilities

• Leadership, line management and development of site teams
• Provide whole life oversight and accountability for the successful completion of projects and services, through design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and handover
• Ensure supply chain remain compliant with the framework management plan
• Provide Leadership to create a safety culture to ensure Zero LTI and RIDDOR Incidents
• Ensure a commercial focus with a high level of challenge on project scope and choosing efficient delivery strategies
• Ensure all stakeholders within the Enterprise are engaged at strategic & operational levels and supportive of the projects and services and their potential impacts
• Ensure consistent and reliable reporting of project/services performance into the relevant systems
• Ensure key project and programme risks are identified early, and mitigated where possible

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multidisciplinary projects

Contract knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or degree in engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Word

MS Excel

Document control system

CSCS card

Job description

Costain is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Framework team and drive quality delivery across water sector programmes. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing design through to handover, and maintaining strong client relationships with Northumbrian Water and Enterprise Partners.

The successful candidate will manage one major project or a portfolio of smaller projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and cost controls while promoting best practices across the