Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Key responsibilities: Manage the full project lifecycle, including planning, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. Prepare and maintain project programmes, budgets, risk registers and delivery reports. Lead project meetings and coordinate design, engineering, construction and commissioning activities. Monitor progress, performance, costs and contractual obligations, taking corrective action where required. Ensure projects comply with relevant health and safety, environmental, regulatory and technical requirements. Manage contractors and supply chain partners, ensuring work is completed to agreed standards and timescales. Identify and manage risks, issues, change requests and commercial opportunities throughout delivery. Maintain clear project documentation and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders.

About you: You will have proven experience managing water, wastewater, utilities, civil engineering or similarly complex infrastructure projects. A sound understanding of construction methods, contract management, commercial controls and health and safety legislation is essential. Applicants should hold, or be working towards, a relevant qualification in project management, civil engineering, construction management or a related discipline. Professional accreditation would be advantageous. Experience with recognised contract forms, such as NEC, and knowledge of water industry standards will also be beneficial. You will be an effective communicator with strong leadership, negotiation and problem-solving skills. The ability to build collaborative working relationships, make informed decisions and maintain focus on delivery will be key to success in this role.