Water Infrastructure Project Manager - Civil Delivery (Hybrid)

Matchtech; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

Health insurance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Project Manager - Civils to lead the safe, efficient delivery of major civil engineering and water infrastructure projects from award to handover in a permanent role.

You will oversee NEC contracts, drive planning, risk management and stakeholder engagement, while mentoring delivery teams and maintaining governance. This hybrid position offers 25 days holiday, pension, life and health cover, and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Significant project management experience within civil engineering, utilities, water or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts, commercial management and project controls.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary delivery teams and managing project risk.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
• SMSTS and IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Construction qualification.
• HNC, HND or equivalent construction or engineering qualification.
• NEC accreditation or formal NEC training would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of civil engineering, water and infrastructure projects to achieve safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives.
• Administer NEC contracts and manage change control, risk and opportunity processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and project stakeholders.
• Lead project planning, resource management and delivery performance.
• Drive a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies and legislative requirements.
• Develop and mentor project teams, promoting high performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust governance, reporting and project controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the successful handover of completed projects and the development of long-term client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent construction or engineering qualification

NEC accreditation or NEC training

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Project Manager - Civils to lead the safe, efficient delivery of major civil engineering and water infrastructure projects from award to handover in a permanent role.

You will oversee NEC contracts, drive planning, risk management and stakeholder engagement, while mentoring delivery teams and maintaining governance. This hybrid position offers 25 days holiday, pension, life and health cover, and private medical insurance.