Project Manager - Water

Project Manager – Water –
Environmental Protection UK

Location: Anglian Water Framework (Anglian Water region)

Salary and Benefits: £60,000 – £70,000 plus car/allowance & package

We are recruiting for Project Managers to deliver water and wastewater projects throughout the Anglian Water region, managing the design, construction, commissioning and putting to work of contracts to ensure they are completed efficiently, within specification, in time and within the tender estimate, while protecting health and safety and ensuring customer satisfaction. You will report to the Senior Project Manager.

• Assure CDM compliance of each scheme through the TOTEX Delivery Process and through audits, checks and peer reviews to champion a 'Zero‑Harm' culture
• Create and maintain a high performing team culture with a range of reports from Engineers to Commercial staff, empowering and encouraging creative problem solving
• Translate programme level strategy into actual outcomes so team members are effectively utilised and understand their role in success
• Accountable for full project lifecycle from receipt of need through scoping, construction, handover, formal sign‑off and managing any warranty issues post handover
• Work closely with Commercial and Planning teams to ensure cost and resource forecasts remain accurate, escalating issues to the Integrated Projects Leader as needed
• Oversee promoted solutions ensuring they are safe, commercially viable and meet project requirements while being fit for purpose
• Ensure each project meets required deliverables, including key milestones such as Project Rehearsal and Fit for Assembly

Recent experience in the water industry, with excellent knowledge of Health & Safety, drinking water standards and CDM regulations, complemented by IOSH qualification.

Comfortable managing multiple projects, ideally holding an APMP qualification, and skilled in communicating and building relationships with stakeholders.

Experience working within a commercial framework and knowledge of NEC Option C contracts, enabling quick decision‑making for the best of the business.

Track record of successfully managing teams in a performance‑driven environment, with ability to step away from details and work strategically when needed, delegating tasks and providing trust, empowerment and support.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time