Water Mains Project Manager – Turnkey Delivery Lead

Energy Jobline CVL

Reading

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/allowance

Mileage

Matched pension

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Project Manager for the delivery of clean water mains replacement projects within long-term AMP8 framework contracts. The role focuses on ensuring efficient, safe delivery aligned with programme milestones.

The position offers a salary up to £75k, a company vehicle or allowance with mileage, pension, bonus scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

Proven managerial experience on clean water mains replacement projects.
Ability to interpret and challenge construction programmes and sequencing.
Good IT skills including Excel.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage short-term lookahead programmes for water mains replacement works.
Identify and mitigate constraints including permits, traffic management, materials, labour, and access.
Work with stakeholders to ensure planned vs actual delivery aligns with the programme.
Ensure works are delivered right first time and that early warnings are submitted.
Provide reporting on progress, risks, and outputs; drive productivity improvements across teams.
Ensure compliance with client standards and SHEQ requirements.