Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
Project Manager – Water/Wastewater
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role will involve managing projects from initial planning and design through to construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring that work is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
You will work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal teams to coordinate project activities and maintain strong working relationships. The successful candidate will be confident managing multiple priorities, resolving issues proactively and providing clear progress updates to stakeholders at all levels.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the planning, delivery and close-out of water and wastewater projects.
- Develop and manage detailed programmes, budgets, risk registers and change control processes.
- Coordinate design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
- Monitor project performance against agreed cost, time, quality and safety objectives.
- Manage contractors, consultants and supply-chain partners, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, delays and technical or commercial issues.
- Prepare reports, forecasts and progress updates for senior stakeholders and clients.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, environmental requirements and health and safety procedures.
- Support continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and promoting effective project controls.
About you
You will have proven experience managing projects within the water, wastewater, utilities, civil engineering or related infrastructure sectors. A strong understanding of construction delivery, contract management and project governance is essential, together with the ability to interpret technical information and make sound commercial decisions.
Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Experience working with regulated utilities, treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines or associated infrastructure would be advantageous. A recognised project management, engineering or construction qualification is desirable, alongside relevant professional or industry membership.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to important infrastructure projects while developing your career within a supportive and technically focused environment. A full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites may be required.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
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