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Location: North LondonÂ
Salary: 60k + CC/CA
Our client, a prominent and respected company within the water industry, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to lead and deliver high-value projects across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a market leader, overseeing critical design-and-build projects that contribute to the success and sustainability of the water and wastewater sector.
About the Role
The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing the successful delivery of projects from initiation to completion. This position involves leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning: Develop and manage detailed project plans, including objectives, timelines, resources, and budgets.
- Team Leadership: Inspire and lead project teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
- Stakeholder Management: Proactively engage with stakeholders to align project objectives and address their needs throughout the project lifecycle.
- Risk Management: Identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts on project success.
- Budget Management: Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring financial goals are met.
- Progress Monitoring: Track project milestones, adjust plans as necessary, and ensure the project stays on schedule.
- Communication: Provide clear and consistent updates to stakeholders, team members, and senior management.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and project specifications.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including reports, plans, and lessons learned.
- Post-Project Evaluation: Conduct evaluations to identify improvements for future project delivery.
Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced professional who possesses the following:
Personal Attributes:
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to motivate and guide teams towards achieving project goals.
- Problem-Solving Ability: A proactive mindset to tackle challenges and adapt to changing requirements.
- Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to project planning and execution.
- A minimum of 5 years working as a lead engineer or project manager in the water or wastewater industry.
- Significant experience delivering large-scale design-and-build projects, valued between £500k and £5m.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Demonstrated experience in a design-and-build project delivery role within the water industry.
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to driving continuous improvement.
- EUSR (Water Hygiene) Certification.
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
- First Aid at Work (3-day certification).
- NEC3 Contract knowledge and experience.
- The role will involve travel across various sites in the UK to ensure successful project delivery.
- Candidates based near the Affinity Water region (Hatfield office) are preferred, though travel flexibility is essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organization in the water industry that values innovation, teamwork, and delivering excellence in every project. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you!
