Water Utilities Junior Project Manager | Site Delivery Lead

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Travel allowance

Meal allowance

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Mental health support

GP access 24/7

Enhanced maternity pay

20 days leave + bank holidays

Job summary

ExcelCS, part of the Ipsum Group, is a specialist water-industry contractor delivering commissioning, testing, compliance and pipelaying services across the UK. The Junior Project Manager supports the General Manager in day-to-day execution of operational delivery on water utility projects, coordinating and enabling delivery teams to meet programme, quality, cost and compliance targets.

The role translates plans into daily activities, guiding commissioning engineers and escalating risks to keep

Qualifications

• Industry experience in water is ideal; gas acceptable; power/telecoms considered.
• Experience managing site teams and operatives.
• Reading drawings and specifications to produce material take-offs.
• Measure completed works against the Schedule of Rates for valuations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support Day-to-day site management across water and utilities schemes.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.
• Support the management of site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers (1–2 teams, progressing to 4–5).
• Maintain compliance with H&S, RAMS, permits, and company procedures.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to produce accurate material take-offs.
• Provide accurate progress information to support applications for payment.
• Liaise with clients, inspectors, and internal management.
• Monitor programme progress and report accurately.
• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping, and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Health & safety

Driving licence

Job description

ExcelCS, part of the Ipsum Group, is a specialist water-industry contractor delivering commissioning, testing, compliance and pipelaying services across the UK. The Junior Project Manager supports the General Manager in day-to-day execution of operational delivery on water utility projects, coordinating and enabling delivery teams to meet programme, quality, cost and compliance targets.

The role translates plans into daily activities, guiding commissioning engineers and escalating risks to keep