Water/Wastewater Project Manager
We are seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects from initial planning through to completion. The role will involve managing projects across water treatment, wastewater treatment, pumping stations, pipelines, reservoirs, and related civil and mechanical works. You will be responsible for establishing project objectives, scope, budgets, programmes, and delivery strategies while ensuring that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
Key responsibilities include coordinating design development, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover activities; managing consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal project teams; monitoring progress against agreed schedules and budgets; and identifying and resolving technical, commercial, and operational risks. You will prepare and review project documentation, reports, forecasts, method statements, and change requests, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, permits, contracts, and industry standards. The role will also require regular engagement with clients, regulators, stakeholders, and site teams, as well as effective management of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Applicants should have proven project management experience within the water, wastewater, utilities, civil engineering, or infrastructure sectors, with a strong understanding of construction processes and multidisciplinary project delivery. A relevant degree or professional qualification in civil engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline is preferred. Experience managing budgets, programmes, contracts, risk, and stakeholder relationships is essential, together with strong commercial awareness and knowledge of recognised contract forms. Excellent communication, leadership, organisation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are required. The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer service.
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