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Project Manager - Water

£65,000-£90,000 per annumBrighton

Overview

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex water sector projects, either infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes, from concept through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with proven experience in clean water and/or wastewater projects to manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality outcomes across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the full project lifecycle from feasibility, planning, and design through to delivery, commissioning, and close-out.

  • Manage water-related infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.

  • Develop project plans including scope, budgets, resources, schedules, risk management strategies, and procurement strategies.

  • Collaborate with internal teams, external contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure timely and within-budget project delivery.

  • Oversee contract management, change control, and financial forecasting.

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) standards.

  • Monitor and report on project performance using KPIs and progress reviews.

  • Identify and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities throughout the lifecycle.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery methodologies.

Requirements:

Essential:

  • Proven track record in delivering water industry projects (clean water or wastewater) from cradle to grave.

  • Experience in managing both below ground infrastructure (e.g., pipelines, mains, dams, reservoirs) and/or above ground non-infrastructure (e.g., treatment plant, upgrades, pumpstations) projects.

  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).

  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.

  • Strong budgeting, cost control, and commercial acumen.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.

  • Understanding of relevant water industry regulations and health and safety standards.

Desirable:

  • Experience working with UK water utilities or in regulated environments.

  • Knowledge of NEC contracts (or equivalent).

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Project Management or a related field.

  • Chartered status (e.g., MICE, MAPM) or working toward it.

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Hannah Clayton-Carroll

Recruitment Consultant – Water by Murray