Project Manager, Environmental Engineer, Operations Management

What Are We Looking For?

Our Chemical & Biological Treatment team is looking for a Project Manager to join the team in Darlington. You ll be responsible for the delivery of projects, or key elements within projects, and manage the performance of projects end-to-end. This will require supervision of operational sites and their delivery teams, including Project Engineers, Site Managers, Supervisors and Sub-Contractors.

Some of Your Key Duties of the Role Include:

• Project liaison from enquiry stage to final acceptance and documentation. Meeting with clients to discuss specific requirements and carry out site surveys as required.
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of project delivery, working closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to keep projects on track.
• Ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and process elements in project execution.
• Act as the key point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and excellent service throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including project engineers, design teams, and manufacturing, to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Provide regular progress updates to clients and senior management, addressing any concerns promptly.
• Take full responsibility for project budgets, ensuring effective cost control and profitability.
• Support the pricing and tendering of new projects, preparing competitive and accurate quotations.
• Review and approve supplier and subcontractor costs, ensuring value for money and project efficiency.
• Oversee the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of small works projects, ensuring a high-quality finish.
• Ensure all mechanical and electrical installations meet client specifications and regulatory standards.
• Support the integration of process equipment, pipework installations, and chemical dosing systems as required.

What Do You Need?

• Qualification to degree / HND/ HNC level in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Water experience highly advantageous but other specialist engineering industries will be considered.
• Proven track record in engineering or supervisory background.
• Good time management, with the ability to multitask, plan and organise day-to-day workloads within a busy environment.
• Good communication skills in both verbal and written communication with an ability to follow, interpret and explain technical instructions.
• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work with, lead and motivate others, and be able to bring projects to successful completion.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we re on hand for all our clients needs.

Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in…