Project Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Project & Program Management

A great opportunity to join a Water sector specialist awarded tier-one framework status with Bournemouth Water. My client, a national contractor with a company turnover of £200 million, requires a Project Manager on a turnkey clean water project with a value of £85million.

As Project Manager, you will lead full-lifecycle project execution—from initial design and construction through to commissioning and sign-off. Your focus will be delivering contracts safely, on schedule, and within budget while driving efficiency and exceptional client satisfaction.

• Safety & Compliance:
  Enforce high safety, quality, and environmental standards across all teams, including direct staff and subcontractors, while ensuring full BMS implementation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Planning & Execution:
  Develop, approve, and track Project Execution Plans (PEPs), method statements, and detailed construction plans from scheme conception through to final completion.
• Commercial & Financial Control:
  Proactively manage project finances, accurate forecasting, cost estimations, non-conformity cost reporting, and final handover record-keeping.
• Team & Stakeholder Management:
  Ensure adequate resource allocation and clear team responsibilities while fostering strong, professional relationships with clients, JV partners, and suppliers.
• Technical Expertise & Development:
  Maintain deep working knowledge of water and wastewater design and build practices while engaging in continuous professional development and industry networking.

• Qualifications:
  
  Degree or equivalent in engineering, construction, or a commercial discipline, alongside a recognised Project Management Qualification (PMQ).
• Industry & Delivery
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary design and construction projects through full delivery, ideally within the water sector.
• Contracts & Governance:
  Deep knowledge of construction contracts (specifically NEC and/or IChemE), including negotiation, administration, and presenting at corporate governance reviews.
• Team & Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong strategic, operational, and technical leadership to motivate teams and consistently hit time, cost, and quality targets.
• Communication & Stakeholders:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on building collaborative relationships with clients, stakeholders, and end-users.
• Safety &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Practical experience in Risk & Opportunity Management alongside a working knowledge of CDM and construction health and safety standards.

Location:

This role is based in Christchurch, Dorset

Salary:
Up to £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Benefits:

• Company bonus (up to 12%)
• company car or £6,000 car allowance
• 25 days annual leave (exc bank holidays)
• option to purchase an additional 5 days leave
• life assurance
• health insurance
• private medical insurance
• plus many more

Abatec Ltd. is acting as an employment agency.

Contact:
Kelly Evans - (phone number removed)