Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from initial planning through to completion. The role will involve managing projects across treatment, pumping, pipeline, drainage, and network improvement works, ensuring that delivery meets agreed timeframes, budgets, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. You will coordinate internal teams, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and client representatives to maintain effective communication and achieve project objectives.
Key responsibilities will include developing and maintaining project programmes, budgets, risk registers, procurement plans, and reporting systems. You will oversee design development, construction activities, commissioning, and handover, while monitoring progress and addressing technical, commercial, and operational issues. The successful candidate will ensure that health, safety, environmental, quality, and sustainability requirements are consistently applied throughout the project lifecycle. You will also manage variations, claims, change control, stakeholder engagement, and contract administration, providing clear and timely updates to senior management and project stakeholders.
Applicants should have proven experience managing water or wastewater projects, ideally within a regulated infrastructure, utilities, engineering, or construction environment. A relevant degree or professional qualification in civil engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline is desirable. Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies, construction contracts, cost control, risk management, and health and safety legislation is required. You will need excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills, together with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment. Experience working with utilities, local authorities, regulators, design consultants, and specialist contractors would be advantageous. A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach is essential, along with a commitment to delivering safe, sustainable, and high-quality outcomes.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
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