Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager – AVRS

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Location - Thames Water and Anglian Water regions

Competitive salary | Contracted hours: 42.5 per week (Monday–Friday) | Paid travel time in addition to contracted hours

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join AVRS, part of the Galliford Try group. Following several long‑term framework awards, we are looking for ambitious individuals with a strong industrial background to support long‑term projects within the Water Treatment Sector.

Our clients expect the highest standards, and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality. At AVRS, we see our people as key stakeholders and aim to build a mutually rewarding future together.

Projects range from £5k to £10m, where we act as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer, as well as supporting Tier 1 contractor clients. This is a permanent position, offering stability and growth within a thriving team.

• Working as part of the Project Delivery team you will be responsible for ensuring the scope of works is completed safely, on time and within budget, in accordance with AVRS and client specifications and standards.
• Engaging with AVRS’s positive safety culture.
• Ensuring that all Health and Safety legislation and regulations are adhered to and promote a positive culture.
• Ensuring that all installation works are installed to the highest standards, in compliance with the contract and project quality plan.
• Coaching and mentoring Project Engineers and Senior Site Members.
• Collaborating effectively within a growing team.

• Project Management Experience with in Water industry
• Ability to interpret Contracts, Programmes, Cost Reports.
• Experience to track and update Project Programmes.
• Appropriate Professional qualifications.
• Industrial Experience.
• CSCS, ECS or CCNSG.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience of Ichem
  
  E, NEC 3 & 4 Contracts
• Managers CSCS.
• Emergency First Aid or First Aider certification
• Fitness-to-work medical

Desirable:

• Industrial experience

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office‑based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide…