Water Project Manager: Lead Site Delivery (UK Travel)

Ipsum; Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + holidays

Group Pension

Career development

Virtual GP access

Cycle to Work

Discounts

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum Group, including ExcelCS, is seeking a Project Manager – Water to lead day-to-day delivery on UK water utility schemes from our head office in Colwyn Bay with UK travel and occasional away-from-home commitments.

You will coordinate commissioning teams, ensure safety, quality and cost compliance, read drawings, and manage subcontractors while reporting progress to clients and management.

Qualifications

• Water industry experience preferred; other utilities considered.
• Experience managing site teams and operatives.
• Strong health & safety knowledge and permit systems.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day site management across water and utilities schemes.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to specification.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain compliance with H&S, RAMS, permits, and procedures.
• Read drawings and produce material take-offs.
• Provide progress information for payment applications.
• Liaise with clients, inspectors and management.
• Monitor programme progress and report accurately.
• Maintain quality, housekeeping and documentation.

Skills

Water industry

Commercial awareness

Site team management

Leadership

Health & safety

UK driving licence

Job description

Ipsum Group, including ExcelCS, is seeking a Project Manager – Water to lead day-to-day delivery on UK water utility schemes from our head office in Colwyn Bay with UK travel and occasional away-from-home commitments.

You will coordinate commissioning teams, ensure safety, quality and cost compliance, read drawings, and manage subcontractors while reporting progress to clients and management.