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We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Wet Utilities to lead the planning, design, delivery and close-out of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will manage projects from inception through completion, ensuring that scope, programme, budget, quality, safety and sustainability objectives are achieved. This role will involve close collaboration with clients, consultants, contractors, utility providers, government authorities and internal technical teams.

Key responsibilities will include developing project execution strategies, defining deliverables, preparing and monitoring budgets and schedules, and coordinating multidisciplinary design and construction activities. You will review technical submissions, specifications, method statements, risk assessments and change requests, while ensuring that works comply with approved designs, contractual requirements, relevant standards and statutory regulations. The role will also require effective management of procurement, tendering, contract administration, progress reporting, payment certification, claims, variations and project documentation.

You will provide leadership to project teams and support the resolution of technical, commercial and operational issues throughout the project lifecycle. Regular site visits will be required to monitor progress, identify risks, verify quality and promote a strong health, safety and environmental culture. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in civil engineering, water engineering or a related discipline, with substantial experience delivering wet utility infrastructure projects such as potable water networks, sewerage systems, stormwater drainage, pumping stations, treatment facilities and associated infrastructure. Professional registration or recognised project management certification is desirable. Strong knowledge of construction practices, contracts, cost control, stakeholder management and project controls is essential, along with excellent communication, negotiation, analytical and leadership skills.