Water Project Manager

Description

The water team is multidisciplinary and works on small to medium wastewater and potable water schemes, mainly within long-term client frameworks with major UK water companies and Tier 1 contractors.

The role is based in one of the company's growing offices with a flexible hybrid working model.

The water business has around 600 people across the UK and Ireland and works with civil, mechanical, electrical and process engineers on projects from small initiatives to large ventures, from concept through to completion.

The company is an infrastructure consulting firm offering services across the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program and construction management, on transport, buildings, water, new energy and environment projects. It is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

The company is a Disability Confident Employer.

Responsibilities

• Lead several small to medium water utility projects covering wastewater and potable water, mainly within key client frameworks.
• Contribute ideas for improving project delivery procedures and help carry them out.
• Apply consistent Project Manager practices in line with the company's PM requirements and the Project Delivery System (PDS).
• Supervise one or more Project Managers and support them with the tasks listed above.
• Depending on region and project needs, manage more complex projects of your own as well.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent in an engineering subject such as civil, mechanical or electrical.
• Experience delivering water or wastewater treatment projects.
• Strong commercial, risk management and contractual skills and experience, for example in NEC4.
• Chartered, or working towards Chartered Engineer status or APM registration.
• If you meet some of these requirements or have transferable skills that would benefit the team, you are welcome to apply.

Conditions

You must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

Hybrid working is available, including from an office, remote location or client site.

Part-time or flexible working arrangements can be discussed.

Applicants with a disability who need reasonable adjustments for the application process can contact the company, and applicants with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident scheme.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and handles all information confidentially under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Core and personalised benefits covering future security and well-being, adjustable to your lifestyle.
• Career development opportunities, technical practice networks, the company's university programme and volunteering days.
• Access to industry-leading technology and thinking, as part of a global, publicly traded firm.