Project Manager - Capital Projects in Bridgwater

This role sits within the Capital Projects team and plays a critical part in delivering the buildings and infrastructure that will enable the Agratas Gigafactory. Working in a complex, fast‑paced environment, you will lead the development, design and delivery of major utilities and infrastructure projects, including third‑party works, construction logistics and the delivery of a new ring road. This is a high‑profile opportunity to shape large‑scale infrastructure on a nationally significant programme.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards
• Managing financial aspects including contracts, change orders, and dispute resolution
• Identifying and mitigating risks proactively
• Overseeing stakeholder engagement and utilities package deliverables
• Challenging technical assumptions to achieve optimal solutions
• Monitoring project performance and providing accurate reporting
• Driving continuous improvement through lessons learned

What you’ll bring:

Essential:

• Proven experience in managing large utilities capital projects/programmes
• Strong knowledge of utility industry regulations and standards
• Expertise in multi‑utility project management
• Contractor Health & Safety management skills
• Mechanical or Electrical background highly desirable
• Commercial awareness and experience with UK Engineering Contracts (JCT and/or NEC)

Desired:

• Experience with sustainability and environmental impact assessments
• Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera)
• Knowledge of renewable energy systems integration
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (desirable)
• Professional project/programme management qualification (e.g., APMP, MSP) or related discipline (e.g., RICS)
• Chartered Engineer status in Civil, Structural, Architectural, or Mechanical Engineering (ideal but not essential)

What you’ll get:

As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, car allowance, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work‑life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support. You’ll work in a rapidly scaling‑up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation.

Agratas is a place to be authentically you. At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each team member. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.