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The Role
We are looking for a driven and experienced Project Manager to lead AMP8 water infrastructure schemes across the Northwest. This role will take full ownership of a major £15M-£20M project from ECI through to commissioning, ensuring safe, compliant, and commercially successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead full project lifecycle delivery from ECI/design through to construction and commissioning
Define project scope, technical requirements, and build robust, deliverable programmes
Manage project costs, budgets, and forecasting to ensure commercial performance
Oversee reinforced concrete works, shaft sinking, and complex civil engineering activities
Lead, mentor, and develop site teams, ensuring high performance and accountability
Administer contracts (NEC4 preferred), including change control and variation management
Ensure full compliance with UK water regulations, environmental permits, and HSE legislation
Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks proactively
Act as the primary interface between client (e.g. United Utilities), supply chain, regulators (Environment Agency, Ofwat), and local stakeholders
Ensure quality assurance through inspections and adherence to specifications and industry best practiceAbout You
Proven experience delivering water infrastructure projects within AMP frameworks
Strong background in reinforced concrete and complex civils (shaft sinking experience highly desirable)
Experience working within a United Utilities or similar regulated water environment
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and NEC contracts
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proactive, solutions-driven, and capable of managing high-value, high-pressure projectsWhat's on Offer
Opportunity to lead a flagship AMP8 scheme from inception
Strong pipeline of secured work across the region
Clear progression within a growing, forward-thinking contractor
Competitive salary and package aligned with experience
Please apply with your most up to date CV or call Andy at search on (phone number removed)
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