Project Manager

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Burham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Project Manager (Civil) to oversee multi-disciplinary projects within the water sector. This permanent role offers hybrid working options and a salary range of £55,000 to £75,000. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, particularly in design and construction. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, managing client relationships, and delivering contracts to specification. Career growth and professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Car or car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health insurance & private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Management of multi-disciplinary water-sector projects from design to commissioning.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Promote high safety and quality standards for teams.
• Plan projects and monitor delivery.
• Manage commercial aspects proactively.

Skills

Project management experience managing multi-disciplinary design & construction projects

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Delivery-driven with ability to manage teams

Knowledge of Construction Contracts

Risk & Opportunity management experience

Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety

Education

Degree or equivalent in construction, engineering, or commercial discipline

Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:

Project Manager (Civil)

Salary:

£55,000 to £75,000

Location:

Burham (Hybrid working available)

Type:

Permanent, hybrid

About the Role:

Our client is looking for a Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary water‑sector projects from design through to commissioning. You’ll report to the Senior Project Manager or Operations Manager and be responsible for delivering contracts efficiently, safely, and to specification, ensuring client satisfaction and commercial success.

About the Client:

Our client is a major UK integrated design‑and‑build provider in the water sector, delivering projects through long‑term frameworks and joint ventures. They prioritise professional development, diversity, and a culture where people matter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote high safety and quality standards for direct and subcontracted teams
• Implement the BMS from tender handover to project completion
• Maintain strong client, supplier, and JV relationships
• Ensure sufficient trained personnel are available and aware of responsibilities
• Plan projects, approve Project Execution Plans, and monitor delivery
• Prepare and approve construction plans and method statements before work commences
• Complete and maintain project records at contract completion
• Report site non‑conformities and estimate associated costs
• Manage commercial aspects proactively with accurate forecasts
• Apply project management practices from scheme conception to handover
• Maintain continuous professional development and industry awareness
• Represent the business professionally and uphold confidentiality
• Understand and implement quality, safety, and environmental policies
• Ensure customer requirements are met to enhance satisfaction
• Maintain knowledge of technical disciplines related to water and wastewater design and build projects

What Our Client is Looking For:

Essential:

• Project management experience managing multi-disciplinary design & construction projects, ideally in the water sector
• Degree or equivalent in construction, engineering, or commercial discipline
• Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Delivery‑driven with ability to manage teams to time, cost, and quality targets
• Knowledge of Construction Contracts (NEC/IChemE) and ability to negotiate/administer
• Risk & Opportunity management experience
• Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety

Desirable:

• Experience in water and wastewater treatment projects
• Chartered with an engineering, commercial, or construction institution
• NEC Project Manager Accreditation

Technical Competencies (Advanced):

Contract management, governance, budgeting, risk/opportunity management, project planning, digital delivery, procurement, design development, client/stakeholder/conflict management, resource management, change management, quality management

Behavioural Competencies (Advanced):

Communication, collaboration, client focus, results‑driven, integrity, coaching, leadership

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (role‑dependent)
• Car or car allowance (role‑dependent)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy 5 extra)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health insurance & private medical insurance
• Additional perks: cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounts hub, Kids Pass, and more

Eligibility:

You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth:

This role provides clear career progression in a major UK infrastructure provider with exposure to multi-disciplinary water‑sector projects, professional development, and leadership opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.