Senior Project Manager, Water

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Senior Project Manager, Water

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex water and wastewater projects. This role will suit a confident project professional with a strong technical understanding, commercial awareness and a proven record of managing multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle.

You will take responsibility for planning, coordinating and delivering projects safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Working closely with clients, designers, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will provide clear direction and ensure that project objectives are understood and achieved.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of water and wastewater projects from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning and handover.
  • Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, risk registers and resource plans.
  • Manage project teams, consultants, contractors and supply chain partners to ensure effective collaboration.
  • Monitor progress, performance, costs and quality, taking corrective action where required.
  • Build strong working relationships with clients and provide accurate, timely project reporting.
  • Identify and manage commercial, technical, operational and health and safety risks.
  • Support business development activities, including tenders, bids, estimates and client presentations.
  • Promote continuous improvement, sustainability and best practice across all project activities.

About you

You will have significant experience managing major infrastructure projects within the water, utilities, construction or engineering sectors. A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience is required, together with a recognised project management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent.

You will be commercially astute, highly organised and comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills are essential, as is the ability to lead teams and influence outcomes at all levels. Experience of NEC contracts, regulatory requirements and health and safety legislation would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects that support resilient, sustainable water services while developing your career in a collaborative and technically focused environment.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 06/11/2026
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