Project Manager

Description:

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in heavy civils and a proven track record of delivering major projects within the UK water sector?

Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong secured workload within the water industry, they are seeking an accomplished Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex civil engineering schemes.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the safe, profitable, and timely delivery of water infrastructure projects, managing teams from pre-construction through to completion.

Projects will typically include:

Water and wastewater treatment works
Large reinforced concrete structures
Pumping stations
Reservoirs and service tanks
Pipelines and associated infrastructure
Major earthworks and heavy civil engineering packagesYou will provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring operational excellence while maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.

Key Responsibilities

Lead project delivery in line with programme, budget, quality, and safety requirements
Manage project teams including engineers, site managers, commercial staff, and subcontractors
Develop and maintain project programmes and delivery strategies
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and client requirements
Drive health, safety, environmental, and quality performance across projects
Manage risk, change control, and project reporting
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Support commercial performance and maximise project profitability
Contribute to planning and resource allocation across multiple projects where requiredRequirements

Proven experience as a Project Manager on major heavy civils projects
Strong background delivering water or wastewater infrastructure schemes
Experience managing projects from inception through to handover
Excellent contractual and commercial awareness
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Degree or HNC/HND qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
SMSTS and CSCS certification
Knowledge of NEC contracts preferred
Chartered status or working towards chartership would be advantageousWhat's on Offer

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Long-term secured workload within the water sector
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure frameworks
Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
Collaborative and supportive working environmentIf you're a driven Project Manager looking to play a key role in delivering vital water infrastructure projects and have the heavy civils experience to match, we'd like to hear from you.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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