Sr. Project Manager - Construction - Water & Wastewater
Senior Project Manager – Construction – Water & Wastewater
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of major water and wastewater construction projects. This role will oversee projects from initial planning and design coordination through to construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring that work is delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.
You will provide strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and operational stakeholders. The position requires a commercially aware project professional who can manage complex programmes, resolve challenges proactively and maintain high standards of quality, environmental performance and health and safety.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the planning, procurement and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Manage project scope, programme, costs, risks, resources and contractual obligations.
- Coordinate design development, construction activities, commissioning and final handover.
- Monitor performance against approved budgets, schedules, specifications and delivery milestones.
- Manage contractors, consultants and supply-chain partners, ensuring effective collaboration and accountability.
- Prepare and present progress reports, forecasts, risk registers and governance documentation.
- Identify and resolve technical, commercial and operational issues before they affect delivery.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, environmental requirements and safe systems of work.
- Support continuous improvement by sharing best practice and developing project management processes.
About you
You will have substantial experience managing construction or capital delivery projects within the water, wastewater, utilities, civil engineering or related infrastructure sectors. A proven track record of delivering complex projects through the full lifecycle is essential, together with strong commercial, contractual and stakeholder management skills.
You should be confident leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders, with excellent communication, organisation and decision-making abilities. Experience with NEC contracts, regulated utilities, treatment works, networks, pumping stations or similar infrastructure would be highly advantageous.
A relevant degree or professional qualification in construction, engineering, project management or a related discipline is desirable. Membership of a recognised professional body, such as APM, CIOB or ICE, would also be welcomed. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of high-profile projects and make a lasting contribution to essential water and wastewater infrastructure.
Sr. Project Manager - Construction - Water & Wastewater
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