Project Manager – Water
JOB_26375864427128Job type
PermanentLocation
CardiffWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Civil EngineeringIndustry
ConstructionPay
Negotiable Salary (DOE) + Company Car or Allowance + Package
Project Manager – Permanent – Tier 1 Contract – Welsh Water AMP8/AMP9 – South Wales – Hybrid
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Your new role
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Please note – this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored visas.
You will be joining a highly respected and well-established Tier 1 contractor operating within the water industry. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor has a strong pipeline of work directly with Welsh Water as part of their AMP8/AMP9 programme and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the water industry and, as part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Project Manager to join their team.
This is a full-time permanent position based in South Wales with hybrid and flexible working.
Your new role
As Project Manager, you will lead the successful end‑to‑end delivery of multidisciplinary water infrastructure projects, spanning heavy civils, deep pipelines, storage assets, nature-based solutions and complex M&E works.
You will take ownership of project performance from design through to handover, ensuring delivery against scope, budget, programme, quality and safety expectations. This role will see you:
- Lead design, engineering, construction, commercial and handover activities
- Champion SHEQ excellence and continuous improvement
- Manage risk, change and value engineering opportunities
- Provide clear leadership, communication and motivation across diverse teams
- Maintain strong stakeholder, customer and supplier relationships
- Oversee budgets, forecasts, financial reports and resource planning
- Support business growth, planning and performance monitoring
- Develop, mentor and support project team members
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and internal project controls
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking progression, increased responsibility and a key role in a major multi‑year programme.
What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will bring:
- Strong experience delivering similar projects within water infrastructure or heavy civils
- Proven ability to deliver projects to agreed scope, cost, quality and programme
- Leadership capability across multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
- Excellent communication, planning and organisational capabilities
- Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
- Financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting and reporting
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)
- Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
- 25 days’ annual leave (option to buy additional days) plus bank holidays
- Annual bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Private medical insurance
- Multiple family friendly benefits
- Industry-recognised training and development programmes
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Exposure to high-impact and rewarding projects
- Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading contractor and more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Please note – this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored visas.
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