Clean Water Senior Project Manager

Company Description

Glanville Environmental is a reputable and thriving drainage and civil engineering company that has been a driving force in the Southwest region for over three decades. As we continue to expand our impressive portfolio of clients and secure long‑term contracts, we are seeking talented individuals to join our passionate team. If you are ready to make your mark in the industry and be part of a family‑owned business, this is your opportunity to thrive.

Clean Water Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager — Permanent, full‑time, Saint Austell.

Competitive salary + Company car or car allowance + Company benefits.

Due to ongoing successful contracts and our continued expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and proactive Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major programme of clean water infrastructure works for South West Water.

Working from any of our South West based depots, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading and managing a programme of Water Mains Rehabilitation and Renewals across the South West.

You’ll be leading and developing multiple projects within your portfolio, focused on coordination, visibility and performance—ensuring delivery remains on track, stakeholders stay aligned and the programme runs efficiently.

• Overseeing programme and project delivery, ensuring delivery targets are realised while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety on site.
• Undertake site visits and attend kick‑off meetings, monitoring programme and outputs, providing regular updates and reports.
• Working closely with delivery teams to monitor progress and identify risks or issues.
• Administer NEC4 contract including Early Warning Notifications (EWNs) and compensation events (NCEs), ensuring they are appropriately escalated, actioned and monitored.
• Contribute technical expertise to the Pre‑construction / Construction Team to assist in planning, tenders and site methodologies.
• Coordinate between client, commercial and site teams.
• Ensure prompt and timely responses to project KPI’s/SLA’s and maintain strong communication with clients to provide updates and resolve issues promptly.
• Develop supply chain resources and manage subcontractor performance.
• Manage and develop internal resource teams.
• Lead on client reporting, providing clear and accurate performance updates.
• Run and coordinate progress meetings.
• Support target setting and drive performance across the programme.
• Ensure clear communication and effective stakeholder engagement at all levels.

• Technical knowledge of industry standards, civil engineering principles and relevant legal regulations.
• Knowledge of NEC4 contracts.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to operate in a client‑facing role, along with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in reporting, running meetings and presenting performance data, with the ability to maintain momentum across a fast‑paced programme.
• A proactive approach, commercial awareness and the ability to bring structure and clarity to complex delivery environments will set you up for success in this role.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave.
• Company pension.
• Bupa Healthcare.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Training and career progression opportunities.
• Company car or car allowance.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.