Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater to lead the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects from feasibility and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. This role will oversee multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, regulators, utility providers, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Projects may include water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, pipelines, reservoirs, and related civil, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include developing and managing project execution plans, programmes, budgets, risk registers, procurement strategies, and reporting processes. You will provide strong commercial and contractual oversight, monitor progress against milestones, manage change control and claims, and ensure accurate forecasting and cost control. The role will also involve reviewing designs and technical submissions, resolving delivery issues, leading project meetings, maintaining clear stakeholder communication, and ensuring compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality requirements. You will promote collaborative working, mentor project teams, and contribute to continuous improvement across project delivery processes.
The successful candidate will have significant experience managing major water or wastewater infrastructure projects, ideally within a consultancy, contractor, utility, or engineering environment. A degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering, environmental engineering, construction management, or a related discipline is preferred, together with relevant professional accreditation or progress toward it. You should have a strong understanding of contract administration, construction methodologies, programme management, project controls, and industry standards. Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and build effective relationships at all levels. Experience with digital project management and reporting tools, as well as a commitment to safe, sustainable, and high-quality delivery, will be highly valued.
Senior Project Manager – Water/Wastewater
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