Project Manager - Wastewater

Project Manager - Wastewater Capital Delivery

Contract: 12 Months+

Location: Somerset / Hybrid Working

Rate: £500 - £550 per day

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a portfolio of wastewater capital schemes across Somerset.

Working within a major capital investment programme, you will take ownership of projects ranging from £5m to £15m , managing schemes from the development and design phase through construction, commissioning and final handover.

This role will see you working closely with internal delivery functions, engineering consultants and capital delivery partners, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme, budget and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the successful delivery of wastewater capital projects valued between £5m and £15m.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams including internal engineering, operational, commercial and construction functions.
• Managing external consultants, designers and technical advisors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Overseeing all project phases from concept and detailed design through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Managing project budgets, programmes, risks and opportunities to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with NEC contract requirements, governance procedures and health and safety legislation.
• Working closely with Quantity Surveyors, Planners and delivery partners to monitor project performance and key milestones.
• Leading project reporting activities, providing updates on progress, costs, risks and delivery objectives.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, regulators and local authorities.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks at the earliest opportunity to minimise programme and cost impacts.
• Reviewing consultant deliverables and challenging technical proposals to ensure quality, value and deliverability.

What You'll Need

• Proven experience delivering wastewater, water or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing capital projects valued between £5m and £15m.
• Strong experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Knowledge of project controls, programme management, budget management and risk management processes.
• Experience working under NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within a regulated water utility or capital delivery environment.
• APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH certification.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment, networks or clean water infrastructure projects.

What's on Offer

• £500 - £550 per day (DOE)
• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Hybrid working arrangement across Somerset.
• Exposure to a significant wastewater capital investment programme.
• Opportunity to manage complex infrastructure projects with values up to £15m.
• Immediate project ownership and responsibility.

If you're an experienced Project Manager with a background in wastewater or infrastructure capital delivery and are interested in hearing more, please apply below or contact Leon Smith, Murray McIntosh, for a confidential discussion.

Desired Skills and Experience Project Management

Capital Delivery

Wastewater Infrastructure

Water Industry

Programme Management

NEC4 Contracts

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Budget Management

Capital Projects

Engineering Management

Asset Management

Construction Management

Contract Management

Design Management

Procurement

CDM Regulations

Commissioning

Project Controls

Cost Management