Project Manager, Environmental Engineer, Operations Manager

Overview

Location:

Highworth, England, United Kingdom

Client /

Employer:

Occupop

Listing type:
Basic

EU work permit required:
No

Posted: 20.05.2026

Job reference: e

Project Manager - (Wastewater Treatment Projects)

• As Project Manager, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team to bring water and wastewater infrastructure projects from design through to construction, commissioning and handover to the client. Lead all areas of Civil, Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) Engineering scope of works on the project, or series of smaller projects, involved in day-to-day delivery including programme management, commercial management and HSQE development and awareness.
• Lead in a one-team culture while actively contributing to your own skills and experience. Support the Contracts Manager to achieve project outcomes.
• Witness a wide variety of multi-disciplinary engineering activities and develop a specialised knowledge base with opportunities for career progression.
• Foster a culture of safety and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) within the team. Training and promotion opportunities will be available.
• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects, ensuring on-site adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures.
• Instil a positive Health and Safety culture and collaborate with clients, client representatives and third-party agencies. Ensure a positive client experience and collaboration.
• Lead and coordinate the multi-discipline civil, MEICA and process teams to deliver projects on-time, on-budget and to high quality standards.
• Facilitate coordination as the PSDP for live projects with internal and external designers. Represent the company as PSCS on live sites and maintain documentation on-site.
• Conduct regular Health and Safety inspections on live sites; lead toolbox talks and meetings.
• Apply best practice project management techniques such as Lean Construction and Last Planner. Monitor project performance, including risk and opportunities; mitigate risks where possible.
• Report monthly performance to the framework manager against programme, budget and HSQE.
• Lead procurement of supplies and sub-contracts on time and within budget. Manage cashflow and ensure interim payment applications are submitted on-time.
• Build and mentor teams, set development plans, and participate in resource management and recruitment as a hiring manager.
• Assist with tendering opportunities for new projects and respond to client and stakeholder complaints in a timely manner. Obtain client satisfaction surveys and provide feedback for improvement.
• Seek to improve project delivery through lessons learned and innovative solutions. Maintain knowledge of latest standards and technology via CPD.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Experience in Project Management of Civil and MEICA engineering works (concrete works, pipe laying, mechanical and electrical installation packages).
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver project objectives.
• Experience negotiating with customers, suppliers and subcontractors; ability to finalise accounts.
• Good working knowledge of programme management software (e.g., Microsoft Project); ability to prepare baseline programmes and updates.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative in addressing issues during project delivery.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong communication skills and high motivation.
• Full Driving License.

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We work with major water utilities and have a diverse and expanding team of 450+ people.

Locations:
Bit recruit – London, England;
Tipperary, Ireland;
Liffey Valley Park, Ireland;
Co. Galway, Ireland.