Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ 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.

As a Project Manager in our Non‑Infra team, you’ll be responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of projects in both water treatment and wastewater treatment, overseeing all on‑site activities in line with framework requirements. You’ll proactively manage risks, identifying potential issues early and implementing timely solutions to ensure safe, on‑time, and within‑budget delivery. You’ll lead projects to the highest professional standards, coordinating internal teams and supply chain partners, and managing every stage of the project lifecycle in close collaboration with Avove’s clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders.

Given the nature of the role, we will consider applications from candidates located throughout the Severn Trent region. (East and West Midlands)

Competitive package including a company car or car allowance, enhanced annual leave, and comprehensive family‑friendly policies.

• Monitor delivery and financial performance against the programme, identifying risks early and taking corrective action to maintain budget and timelines.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the programme of work, ensuring all activities align with contract scope and framework requirements.
• Prepare monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (Forecast) documents and present them to senior management.
• Regularly monitor progress and facilitate collaborative planning sessions to challenge durations and identify opportunities.
• Work with the team to ensure quality and programme outputs are met.
• Promote and uphold Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, ensuring compliance with Avove’s Work Together, Safe Together ethos.

• Experience of working in the Water/Wastewater sector, with knowledge of processes and challenges in this environment.
• Understanding of programme delivery processes and contract scope.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ).
• Awareness of NEC3/4 contract mechanisms.
• Full, valid UK driving licence – travel within the contract area is required.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Financial awareness with the ability to manage and work within budgets.
• Skilled in resource prioritisation and adapting to changing environments.

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.

• 25 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.

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.

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