Project Manager, Water Infrastructure Resilience (HARP)

United Utilities; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water utility company in the UK is seeking a Project Manager for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP). The role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing complex project deliverables, and ensuring stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a degree-level education and experience in delivering engineering projects. Benefits include up to 30 days of holiday, up to 14% pension contribution, and performance-related bonuses. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major infrastructure legacy.

Benefits

26 days’ holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30)

Up to 14% employer pension contribution

10.5% performance-related bonus

Company-funded private healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong track record in delivering complex projects on time.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing project risks and change.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key programme elements and deliver them safely.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and supply chain partners.
• Develop project management and resource plans.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Financial management

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree-level education

APM and NEC3/4

Job description

A major water utility company in the UK is seeking a Project Manager for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP). The role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing complex project deliverables, and ensuring stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a degree-level education and experience in delivering engineering projects. Benefits include up to 30 days of holiday, up to 14% pension contribution, and performance-related bonuses. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major infrastructure legacy.