Senior Water -Wastewater Project Manager
We are seeking an experienced Senior Water and Wastewater Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects from initial planning through to completion. This role will oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring that programmes are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality and environmental standards. Projects may include water treatment, wastewater treatment, pumping stations, pipelines, network upgrades, and associated civil, mechanical, electrical, and process works.
Key responsibilities will include developing project execution plans, managing budgets, schedules, risks, resources, and procurement activities, and coordinating multidisciplinary design and construction teams. You will act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, consultants, regulators, and internal stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and providing clear progress reporting. The role will also involve reviewing designs, managing change control and commercial matters, monitoring health and safety performance, supporting tender and bid activities, and ensuring that all works comply with relevant legislation, technical standards, contract requirements, and environmental obligations. You will provide leadership and mentoring to project managers and wider delivery teams, promoting a collaborative and accountable working culture.
Applicants should have significant experience managing water or wastewater infrastructure projects, ideally within a regulated utilities, engineering consultancy, or contractor environment. A strong understanding of project management methodologies, construction processes, NEC or similar forms of contract, commercial control, risk management, and quality assurance is essential. A relevant degree or professional qualification in civil engineering, environmental engineering, construction management, or a related discipline is preferred, along with membership of an appropriate professional body or a recognised project management qualification. Excellent communication, negotiation, organisation, and problem-solving skills are required, together with the confidence to make sound decisions in a demanding delivery environment. Occasional travel to project sites and stakeholder meetings may be necessary.
Senior Water -Wastewater Project Manager
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