Operations - Project Manager

Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work.  We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It’s the difference we make that improves people’s lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters.

About the role

Due to continued company growth, we are looking to appoint a Project Manager. In this role, you will take ownership of high‑profile pipeline projects, leading delivery from early planning stages through to commissioning. This is a hands-on leadership position that requires strong commercial awareness, technical expertise, and effective stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Lead safe, compliant, and efficient pipeline delivery
                       
Manage programme, cost, and risk under NEC contracts
                       
Coordinate multidisciplinary design & construction teams
                       
Navigate environmental, land, and stakeholder constraints
                       
Drive productivity, quality, and performance outcomes

About you

Delivery of large diameter pipeline schemes
                       
Linear works across rural / semi-rural corridors
                       
Trenchless crossings & complex interfaces
                       
NEC contract administration
                       
Managing multi-disciplinary site teams
                       
Clean water / utility infrastructure background
                       
Strong commercial & programme controls

Experience with land access & stakeholder coordination
                       
Ability to lead under technical & environmental constraints

What’s in it for you…

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

24 days holiday plus bank holidays
                       
Company pension scheme
                       
Life assurance
                       
Family friendly policies
                       
A selection of lifestyle benefit options
                       
Financial wellbeing programme
                       
Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues.  

We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications.

About us …

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.

We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.  

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern Power Grid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water  

We are an equal opportunities employer...

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.

What next...

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.  

If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion