Details:
- Salary: £450 - 550 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: LL32 Groesffordd Conwy
- Date: 16 hours ago
Description:
Freelance Mechanical Project Manager – Wastewater Projects
Location: North Wales (multiple project sites)
Contract: Freelance (CIS) with the opportunity to become permanent
Rate: £450–£550 per day (CIS)
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join our team on a freelance basis, delivering a portfolio of new-build wastewater infrastructure projects across North Wales. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven project manager seeking a long-term contract with the potential to transition into a permanent position.
You'll take ownership of multiple mechanical projects from pre-construction through to commissioning, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable delivery while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
The Role
As Mechanical Project Manager, you will be responsible for:
* Managing multiple new-build wastewater treatment and pumping station projects across North Wales.
* Planning and delivering projects safely, on programme, within budget, and to specification.
* Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist contractors.
* Managing procurement, project programmes, and resource allocation.
* Monitoring project costs, commercial performance, and reporting progress to senior management.
* Liaising with clients, consultants, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
* Ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality requirements.
* Supporting commissioning activities and successful project handover.
About You
You'll ideally have:
* Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within the water or wastewater sector.
* Experience delivering new-build wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, or process mechanical installations.
* Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple live schemes.
* Commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* A proactive approach with strong problem-solving ability.
* Full UK driving licence.
Preferred Qualifications
* HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar).
* SMSTS.
* CSCS Card.
* First Aid at Work.
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
What's on Offer?
* £450–£550 per day (CIS), depending on experience.
* Long-term pipeline of wastewater projects across North Wales.
* Opportunity to work on major new-build infrastructure schemes.
* Immediate start available.
* Potential to move into a permanent role for the right candidate.
* Supportive and experienced project delivery team.
If you're an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking for your next freelance opportunity with the security of long-term work and the potential for a permanent position, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.
This version is written in a style commonly used by UK engineering and infrastructure recruiters and should appeal to experienced freelance Project Managers in the water industry