Project Manager – Water

Overview

In this role you will lead the delivery of a capital programme for a major UK water client. You interface between the area delivery team and the business at a senior level, coordinating internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, on-time, within-budget project outcomes. You engage across the project lifecycle, drive design development, manage contracts, and uphold strict safety and environmental standards. The role offers the chance to shape large-scale infrastructure delivery within a values-driven consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a capital programme through the project lifecycle from concept to closeout
• Manage project plans, progress, interdependencies, and risk mitigation to achieve milestones
• Oversee contract administration (NEC3/4) and produce specifications, tender docs, and risk registers
• Coordinate design development and site activities, including surveys and works information aligned to business case
• Ensure compliance with environmental, HSW, CDM 2015, water quality standards and statutory legislation
• Manage multiple contractors and third-party relations, including planning applications and access negotiations
• Maintain stakeholder engagement at senior levels and across client and partner teams
• Monitor budgets, risks, and mitigations and support BU development and long-term value creation
• Lead and motivate project teams and promote collaboration to meet KPIs
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, well-being, and inclusion across the team

Key requirements

• Degree in engineering, construction and/or project management
• PMQ (APM) qualification
• Experience in large/infrastructure projects, preferably in water utilities
• Water sector experience preferred or regulated infrastructure environment
• Digitally savvy with Oracle and Primavera P6
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong client relationship skills and ability to lead teams
• Membership in a professional body (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent)
• Knowledge of carbon and sustainability considerations in projects

• Stakeholder engagement
• Leadership and team collaboration
• Adaptability and problem-solving
• NEC3/4 contract administration
• Oracle
• Primavera P6

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