Project Manager

Role Overview

• Manage and deliver medium-scale IWE projects up to £100k in value, from initial scoping through to handover.
• Monitor and maintain project schedules for more complex works using tools like Smartsheets, providing monthly progress reports to regional governance.
• Coordinate delivery routes for programmed activities, taking full responsibility for the medium-scale works programme.
• Develop and obtain approval for clear project scopes, considering the increased complexity of works.
• Manage resources, time, cost, and quality aspects of assigned projects, addressing the challenges of medium-scale operations.
• Evaluate and select optimal delivery methods, including internal resources and external subcontractors, for projects of varying complexity.
• Ensure all chosen approaches adhere to legal requirements and align with the company's health and safety policies.
• Collaborate with management and local operational teams to achieve efficiencies and implement effective risk management strategies for medium-scale works.
• Work on-site to facilitate project implementation, considering legal and contractual obligations associated with larger-scale operations.
• Ensure contractor compliance with company Health & Safety policies and procedures, with increased focus on risk management for more complex projects.
• Support operational teams and drive performance improvements in medium-scale project delivery.
• Provide support for CAPEX and Lifecycle budget management.
• Support the Commercial team with Request for Quotes, developing clear project scopes, managing client stakeholders, and delivering approved schemes while meeting all requirements for time, cost, and quality.

Requirements

• Relevant NVQ, diploma, or degree in a related engineering field.
• Minimum 3-day APM course (5-day preferred).
• IOSH Managing Safely certification.
• Good understanding of wastewater and clean water treatment and network operations.
• Experience in commercial contract environments.
• Knowledge of 'Sewers for Adoption' code of practice.
• Knowledge of Adoption S104 stage processes.
• Proficiency in GIS systems.
• Proven project management experience for water and wastewater projects up to £100k, including handling increased complexity.
• MOD security clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Valid UK Driving Licence (Manual).
• Desired: APM certification.
• CSCS supervisory level qualification.
• CDM awareness and application in delivering medium-scale works.
• Confined Space experience and training.
• NRSWA streetworks supervisory level qualification.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
• Access to our people’s pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential