Project Manager (Water)
- reading, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Hybrid
- Full time
- £68 - £83 Per Hour
Job Description
Are you a Project Manager experienced in working on the successful delivery of clean water mains replacement projects? Looking for your next challenge?! If so, then read on!
Our client is a leading utility company who are working on several long-term AMP8 framework contracts. The Project Manager role is key in ensuring that these projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with programme.
Salary to £75k | Company Vehicle or Allowance + Mileage | Stakeholder Matched Pension | Bonus Scheme | Private Healthcare | Life Assurance | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with time served) | Hybrid Working
Project Manager Key Essentials:
- As Project Manager, you will work closely with the management and commercial team, playing a critical role in keeping projects moving and removing obstacles before they impact delivery on full turnkey projects
- Develop and manage short-term lookahead programmes for water mains replacement works
- Identify and mitigate constraints including permits, traffic management, materials, labour, and access
- Work closely with stakeholders to ensure planned vs actual delivery aligns with the project programme
- Ensure that works are delivered right first time
- Ensure that all early warnings are submitted and compensation events submitted
- Proactively identify risks, issues, and inefficiencies, implementing practical solutions
- Drive productivity improvements across workstreams and teams
- Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and outputs
- Ensure compliance with clients standards and SHEQ requirements
Project Manager Requirements:
- Proven managerial experience working on clean water mains replacement projects with a strong problem-solving mindset
- Ability to interpret and challenge construction programmes and sequencing
- Good IT skills including Excel


