Senior Project Manager - Utilities

Avove is proud to be a key delivery partner to United Utilities, supporting the design and delivery of essential clean water and wastewater infrastructure & non-infrastructure across the Northwest. As our programme continues to expand, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the end to end delivery of multiple projects across the account.

This is a key leadership position where you will guide a team of Project Managers, collaborate with supply chain partners, and work closely with United Utilities, local authorities, and other stakeholders.

What will your day look like…

Leading and developing a team of Project Managers to maximise performance

Overseeing delivery and financial performance across a programme of work 

Identifying risks early and implementing corrective actions

Planning, coordinating, and supervising all project activities

Ensuring compliance with Avove’s Work Together, Safe Together ethos

Managing change control, commercial inputs, and supplier quotations

Ensuring project scope, design acceptance, and risk management plans are in place

Maintaining quality assurance and consistent application of procedures

Building strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and internal teams

Conducting site visits, attending management meetings, and providing expert solutions

Ensuring accurate records, resource utilisation, and cost‑effective delivery

Signing off supply chain work and contributing to final accounts

About you…

Previous experience in the Utility Sector

Proven experience managing large scale, complex projects from start to finish.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.

Solid understanding of programme delivery processes and HSEQ legislation.

Financially aware with experience working to and controlling budgets.

Practical knowledge of NEC forms of contract.

Experience managing, coaching, and developing teams.

SMSTS, Prince2/APMP, and a full UK driving licence.

HNC/Degree, NEBOSH/IOSH, or NEC PMA accreditation.

What’s in it for you…

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Car or Car Allowance

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan

Avove Discount Scheme

Family friendly policies

A selection of lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues

We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About Avove…

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer…

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves