Project Manager

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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group Ltd is a leading UK utility provider delivering end-to-end utility solutions. Our teams operate across Power, Gas, Water, Telecoms, District Heating and Renewables, where we provide survey, design, construction, and maintenance services nationwide. Headquartered in Manchester, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] continues to grow as a trusted partner in the utilities sector.

Role Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, delivery, governance and commercial performance of allocated water infrastructure projects. The role ensures operational activities meet the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and respective client expectations for safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements while delivering high performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Planning: Lead end-to-end project delivery across clean water, wastewater, capital works and network improvement schemes. Develop comprehensive project plans, programmes, resourcing schedules and delivery methodologies. Ensure works meet CDM, DWI, EA and water company technical requirements.
• Governance, Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to Ofwat outcomes, DWI drinking water standards, EA regulations and company governance. Maintain strong project controls including risk registers, mitigation plans, audits, inspections and reporting.
• Commercial & Financial Management: Manage project budgets, forecasts, valuations, cost tracking and commercial reporting. Identify commercial risks and opportunities. Manage subcontractors, procurement, compensation events and contract administration.
• Stakeholder, Client & Partnership Management: Act as primary project interface for water company project managers, technical teams, and asset leads. Build collaborative relationships and provide accurate project progress updates.
• Environmental Performance & Sustainability: Deliver projects in line with WINEP, DWMP, WRMP and wider environmental programmes. Ensure environmental controls and sustainable methods.
• Innovation, Digital Tools & Continuous Improvement: Support adoption of digital construction, telemetry, smart network technologies and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead and motivate project engineers, site managers, supervisors and delivery teams. Promote a culture of accountability, safety and performance excellence.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven project management experience in the UK water sector (contractor or water company).
• Strong understanding of AMP cycles, regulatory frameworks, ODIs and water sector investment programmes.
• Experience delivering capital projects, network improvements, developer services or wastewater programmes.
• Strong knowledge of CDM, NRSWA, water hygiene, environmental regulations and quality standards.
• Excellent planning, communication, stakeholder and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness including budgeting, forecasting and contract management.
• Track record of delivering complex water infrastructure projects safely, efficiently and compliantly.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Supportive team environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension
• Holiday allowance (25 days + Bank holidays)
• Other benefits

How to Apply

If you believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, please submit your CV, including a brief covering note outlining your most relevant contract management or account management experience to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.