Project Manager / Senior Water Resources Engineer
Project Manager / Senior Water Resources Engineer
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Project Manager / Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of water, flood risk and environmental infrastructure projects. This role will suit a technically capable professional who enjoys combining project leadership, client engagement and engineering expertise to develop practical, sustainable solutions.
You will manage projects from early concept through to detailed design, construction and completion, ensuring that programmes, budgets, technical standards and quality requirements are consistently achieved. Working with clients, contractors, regulators and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide clear direction and build strong, effective working relationships.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design and delivery of water resources, flood risk management, drainage and related infrastructure projects.
- Prepare and review technical reports, feasibility studies, calculations, specifications, drawings and tender documentation.
- Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, resources and commercial performance.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and other project team members.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and oversee the work of specialist consultants and contractors.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders, attend meetings and present technical recommendations with confidence.
- Support business development through identifying opportunities, contributing to bids and developing trusted client relationships.
- Promote high standards of health and safety, environmental responsibility, quality assurance and professional conduct.
About you
You will hold a degree in civil engineering, water engineering, environmental engineering or a related discipline, together with substantial experience in water resources or flood risk projects. Chartered status, or a clear commitment towards professional registration, would be advantageous.
Experience of project management, hydraulic modelling, drainage design, flood risk assessment, river or coastal engineering, and relevant UK standards and legislation is desirable. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, alongside sound commercial awareness and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, develop your leadership capability and make a meaningful contribution to resilient, sustainable water management. A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to project and client sites may be required.
Project Manager / Senior Water Resources Engineer
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