Project Manager, Environmental Engineer

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a  friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards.  We’re problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.

This role will be within our water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment.

Want to be a part of it?

M Group Water is currently looking to recruit an experienced and proactive Civils  Project Manager    to join our team working on our Yorkshire Water contract in the North.

As Project Manager you will oversee a variety of civil engineering projects including the Investigation stage (Site Investigation/Ground Investigation), installation of  drainage systems, Lining, Civils works, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), and general groundworks. This is an exciting opportunity to manage key projects while ensuring quality, safety, and effective stakeholder engagement.

At M Group Water, we believe delivering a high performing, sustainable workforce is integral to successfully support our clients. We embrace change and promote diversity to effectively support long-term career aspirations and exceptional delivery within safe, supportive environments. Our people are fundamental to the success of our business. We are committed to providing a working environment where everyone feels valued and fulfilled.

What will you be doing?

You'll lead and manage civil engineering and operational projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to required standards. Coordinating recruitment activities, scheduling interviews, managing onboarding, and organizing related events. Work closely with planners to manage daily workloads, holidays, and absences, while conducting on-site audits and driving quality improvements to reduce defects and interim reinstatements. Engage early with design teams to integrate design and construction phases, review drawings for feasibility, and ensure compliance with CDM regulations.

Additionally, manage the stakeholders, prepare project schedules using tools like Microsoft Project, and support commercial teams with NEC4 requirements.

What you’ll bring

Strong knowledge of  Microsoft Project  or similar project management software.

Understanding of  NEC4  and its application in civil projects.

A passion for promoting a safe and compliant working environment (SHEQ)
Thorough knowledge of   CDM regulations.

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage and influence diverse teams.

Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and offer solutions where necessary.

Full UK driving license

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Employee assistance programme

My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts

Life assurance

Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes

Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave

Reward and recognition scheme

In addition, this role offers;

Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from

My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme

Private health care for you

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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