Water Utilities Project Manager
Water Utilities Project Manager
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Water Utilities Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex infrastructure and improvement projects across the water and wastewater sector. You will manage projects from initial scope and planning through to construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Working closely with technical specialists, contractors, regulators, local authorities and operational teams, you will provide clear leadership throughout the project lifecycle. The role will involve managing multiple workstreams, resolving issues promptly and ensuring that project objectives remain aligned with customer, environmental and operational requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, risk registers and delivery schedules.
- Lead project teams and coordinate internal departments, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
- Manage procurement, tendering, contract administration and commercial performance.
- Monitor progress against milestones, costs, quality requirements and agreed performance measures.
- Identify, assess and mitigate project risks, dependencies, change requests and potential delays.
- Ensure all works comply with relevant water industry regulations, health and safety legislation and environmental standards.
- Prepare clear progress reports and present updates to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
- Support commissioning, operational readiness, benefits realisation and post-project reviews.
About you
You will have proven experience delivering capital or asset management projects within the water, wastewater, utilities, engineering or related infrastructure sectors. A strong understanding of project management methodologies, construction processes, contract management and health and safety requirements is essential.
You should be an organised and confident communicator, capable of managing competing priorities and building effective relationships at all levels. The ability to analyse complex information, make sound decisions and maintain momentum in a changing environment will be key to your success.
Essential requirements
- Relevant experience in utilities, infrastructure or engineering project delivery.
- Demonstrable budget, risk, programme and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with contractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
- A relevant project management qualification or equivalent practical experience.
- Commitment to safety, sustainability, quality and continuous improvement.
Water Utilities Project Manager
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