Project Manager - Water Infrastructure

Project Manager - Water Infrastructure

Location:

Yorkshire (Yorkshire Water Region)

Duration:
Long-term Contract

Rate:
Dependent on experience

As Project Manager, you will take ownership of the safe and successful delivery of water infrastructure projects from inception through to completion. Schemes may include clean water, wastewater, pumping stations, pipelines, treatment works upgrades, and associated civil engineering works within live operational environments.

You will be responsible for managing programme, cost, quality, health and safety, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and in line with client expectations.

• Develop and manage detailed project plans covering scope, programme, resources, and budget
• Oversee day-to-day delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Ensure compliance with Yorkshire Water standards, regulatory requirements, and permit conditions
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners to drive performance and productivity
• Monitor project progress and maintain accurate programme reporting
  
  Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive issue resolution
• Manage commercial performance alongside project delivery teams
• Provide clear communication and reporting to senior stakeholders and client representatives
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the Water or Utilities sector
• Experience delivering clean water, wastewater, treatment works, pipeline, or network infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of civil engineering and MEICA project delivery
• Experience working within live operational environments
• Solid understanding of project controls, cost management, and programme management
• Knowledge and experience of NEC contracts
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple work streams within a fast-paced infrastructure environment

• Relevant engineering, construction, or project management qualification
• SMSTS or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence

• Opportunity to work on Yorkshire Water AMP8 projects
• Long-term contract opportunity within a secured framework
• Competitive contract rates
• Involvement in major water infrastructure investment programmes across the Yorkshire region