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Project Manager - Water

Job Description

Project Manager - Permanent - Main Contractor - Birmingham - Severn Trent Water Projects - Hybrid Working

Your new company 
You will be joining an industry-leading main contractor based in the Birmingham area operating in the water sector. Having secured a place on Severn Trent’s AMP8 framework, this contractor offers a strong pipeline of work as well as excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are looking to strengthen their management team and onboard a Project Manager to join their business.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Birmingham office with occasional site travel and hybrid working. 
Your new role 
As Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing all aspects of project delivery from inception through to completion and handover
  • Creating and maintaining project programmes as well as producing forecasts and procurement schedules
  • Monitoring and reviewing financial and delivery performance
  • Coordinating with subcontractors are clients regarding health and safety inspections and audits
  • Liaising with delivery teams and coordinating site activities to ensure project programmes are maintained
  • Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to specified quality.


What you'll need to succeed 
In order to be successful, you must have:

  • Proven successful experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in the water industry
  • Sound understanding of NEC contracts, CDM regulations and health and safety
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Full UK driving licence.


What you'll get in return 
In return, you will receive:

  • Starting salary up to £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
  • Company car or car allowance
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexibility to manage projects closest to home
  • Private health insurance
  • Fuel card
  • Company pension scheme
  • Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
  • Continuous training and development
  • Opportunity to grow and progress your career with a forward-thinking contractor.

  • What you need to do now 
    If you're interested in this role and meet the above criteria, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or alternatively email a copy of your CV to james.mayfield-potter@hays.com quoting the job reference #4664332.
    If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
    Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas. # 4664332

Project Manager - Water

Birmingham, AL
Full time

Published on 03/17/2025

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