Project Manager/Water Indusrty

Project Manager (Mechanical / Civil)

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, site-focused Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of critical infrastructure projects across the water and utilities sector. This role focuses on delivering key upgrades and installations on live infrastructure sites, including Sewage Treatment Works (STW) and Pumping Stations (PS).

Ideally suited for an experienced Project Manager or Senior Site Manager from a construction, civil engineering, or energy background, you will comfortably oversee projects from initial concept through to final commissioning. You will coordinate design, fabrication, and physical installation, ensuring every project is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Lifecycle Project Delivery

• End-to-End Management: Lead full project lifecycles from initial scoping and design through to construction, commissioning, and final client handover.

• Site Execution: Coordinate day-to-day site activities, logistics, and sequencing for diverse scopes including civil works (structures, drainage, bases) and mechanical works (pipework, plant installations, steelwork).

• Workforce Leadership: Directly manage on-site teams, subcontractors, and in-house labor to maintain high productivity and momentum.

Program & Commercial Controls

• Planning & Scheduling: Build, track, and execute project programs using tools like Microsoft Project.

• Commercial Oversight: Manage pricing, quoting, and commercial tracking, including raising and managing Early Warning Notices (EWN) and variation orders.

• Technical Interface: Review and approve technical drawings (AutoCAD layout basics) and interpret process design documentation such as P&IDs.

Safety & Compliance

• HSEQ Standards: Uphold stringent health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across all live operational sites.

• CDM Compliance: Oversee compliance with Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations, including authoring and managing Construction Phase Plans (CPP).

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven Track Record: Solid experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager within a heavy construction, civil engineering, or energy environment.

• Technical Scope: Demonstrable experience managing civil and/or mechanical engineering packages.

• Commercial Acumen: Clear understanding of project pricing, quoting, variations, and tracking project spend against budgets.

• Site Leadership: Confident managing subcontractors and direct labor on live, fast-paced construction environments.

• Drawings & Tech: Ability to accurately interpret technical engineering drawings and project programs.

Desirable (Highly Advantageous)

• Sector Experience: Prior experience working on Sewage Treatment Works (STW) or Pumping Stations (PS).

• Contract Knowledge: Practical exposure to NEC contracts and commercial mechanisms.

• Qualifications: An engineering background (Civil/Mechanical degree or HNC/D) and valid SMSTS / CSCS Black Card.

• Process Familiarity : Understanding of steel fabrication, modular/sectional installations, and process-driven piping layouts.

What We Offer

• Base Salary: £60,000 £70,000 (dependent on experience)

• Car Benefit: £4,000 company vehicle allowance or company car

• Holiday: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

• Security: Generous company pension scheme and corporate benefits package