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Job Opportunity: Project Manager - Water
Location: Derby (initially based on a project in Nottinghamshire with hybrid working options)
Salary: Up to 拢70,000 + benefits package
An exciting opportunity for a skilled Project Manager to lead complex projects in the water sector. This role focuses on the full lifecycle of projects from design and construction to commissioning and completion, with a strong emphasis on health and safety, client satisfaction, and high-quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities
路Safety & Quality: Champion outstanding safety standards and quality across direct and subcontracted workforces.
路Project Execution: Oversee projects from tender handover to completion, implementing the BMS at each stage and ensuring construction plans and method statements are prepared and approved before activity begins.
路Client & Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain positive client relationships and uphold the company's reputation with partners and suppliers.
路Resource & Team Management: Ensure all project personnel are trained, aware of responsibilities, and available as needed.
路Project Planning: Develop and approve Project Execution Plans (PEP), monitor progress, and control project delivery.
路Commercial Oversight: Manage commercial aspects, ensuring accurate forecasts and estimates.
路Contract Completion: Ensure thorough documentation at project close, including all records specified in the PEP.
路Continuous Improvement: Stay current on industry changes through networking, conferences, and professional development.
About You:
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
路Proven Project Management experience in multi-disciplinary design and construction, preferably within the water industry.
路Degree or equivalent in construction, commercial, or engineering fields.
路Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.
路Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders.
路Delivery-focused, able to set targets and motivate teams to meet time, cost, and quality objectives.
路Knowledge of Construction Contracts, ideally NEC or IChemE, with experience in negotiation and administration.
路Familiarity with CDM and construction Health & Safety.
路Willingness to travel between office and site as needed.
Desirable Experience:
路Previous experience with water and wastewater treatment plants.
路Chartered status in an engineering, commercial, or construction field.
路NEC Project Manager Accreditation.
Technical Competencies
路Advanced skills in Contract Management, Governance, Budgeting, Risk & Issue Management, Project Planning, Procurement, Solutions Development, Stakeholder Management, Resource Management, Change Management, and Quality Management.
Ready to Apply?
For further information, contact Chas Earl at:
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)
Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
