Water Project Manager

Sweco; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Water Project Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in transforming society through innovative water and wastewater designs. Collaborate with a diverse team of engineers to manage projects from concept to construction, ensuring they meet client expectations while adhering to environmental and safety standards. This role offers genuine opportunities for career progression and the chance to make a significant impact in the industry. If you are passionate about delivering sustainable solutions and building strong client relationships, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering designs on water-related projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers from various disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and commercial delivery of projects within budgets.
• Lead and mentor less experienced colleagues on projects.

Skills

Project Management

Water Engineering

Client Management

Sustainable Solutions

Communication Skills

Education

Recognised Project Management Qualification

Engineering Degree

Job description

Do you have what it takes to transform society?

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Water Project Manager to join our team delivering designs from concept to construction primarily for water and wastewater schemes both in Infrastructure and Non Infrastructure. We have a wide range of Clients and substantial pipeline of work having secured numerous 5 to 10 year Frameworks with workload expected to double.

What does the role involve?

You will work closely with civil, mechanical and electrical engineers and other discipline colleagues from across the wider Water Business Unit in the UK to deliver projects by:

• Managing technical and commercial delivery of projects and bids and ensuring they are completed within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Ensuring design output is completed in accordance with the agreed scope of works, timescales and budgets.
• Managing change.
• Working in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines as required to deliver project requirements and added value to the Client.
• Participating in the preparation/presentation of proposals/bids as required including estimating timescales and costs for proposed works.
• Working closely with Lead Design Engineers to deliver design deliverables.
• Providing day to day leadership along with the Lead Design Engineer to the delivery team.
• Contributing to larger projects as part of wider project teams and working with the project design team to deliver an integrated design which meets the objectives of the project.
• Managing and mentoring less experienced colleagues on projects.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

• A recognised project management qualification.
• An appropriate engineering degree (or equivalent).
• Experience in the delivery of designs on water related projects for Water Companies, Contractors and industry.
• The ability to work with engineers from all disciplines and other industry professionals to optimise and develop bespoke and innovative designs.
• An appreciation of the implications of works on the environment and knowledge of sustainable solutions, water and wastewater processes and health and safety legislation.
• Excellent relationship building skills and enjoy working closely with clients, Stakeholders and other members of the professional team and playing a pivotal role in establishing the brief and developing solutions that meet and exceed our client's expectations.
• The confidence to undertake business development activity, client management and be commercially astute securing new and repeat business.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit your audience.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.