Project Manager – Water Sector

Overview

In this role you will oversee a portfolio of water sector projects from Manchester, delivering against time, cost and quality targets within a multidisciplinary team. You will nurture strong relationships with stakeholders and focus on excellent client service while proactively identifying risks and optimising resources. The role supports your development with discipline-specific training and options to pursue external qualifications like PMQ. This is a growth-focused opportunity in a leading water solutions team.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• career development and training
• support for external qualifications (PMQ)

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of water sector projects in the North West
• Deliver projects on time, within budget and to high quality standards
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively
• Manage project budgets and resources effectively
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects
• Maintain a strong focus on excellent client service
• Support project governance and reporting across project lifecycle

Key requirements

• Experience in the Water industry
• Previous project management experience is essential
• Industry-recognised project management qualification (e.g., APM PMQ) or equivalent
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proven ability to build successful stakeholder relationships
• Track record of proactive risk management and mitigation
• Passion for innovation and client service

• Relationship building
• Effective communication
• Collaborative teamwork
• Proactive problem-solving
• Client service orientation

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