Project Manager - North

Project Manager - North

Full-Time 35100 - 42900 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting projects in waste management and oversee their successful delivery.
  • Company: Join a leading Waste Management Company with a focus on sustainability.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, car allowance, and private healthcare.
  • Other info: Flexible working from home with travel across the North of England.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental projects while advancing your career.
  • Qualifications: Experience in project management and contract administration is essential.

The predicted salary is between 35100 - 42900 £ per year.

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Waste Management Company to recruit a Project Manager on a Deposit Return Scheme across the North of England.

Location: North West / North East

Employment: Permanent or Contract

Salary: £70,000 + 20% bonus + £8,000 car allowance

Contract Rate: Up to £550/day, Inside IR35

Benefits: Private healthcare (employee only, subject to BIK)

Start: ASAP

Project Duration: 15 years

Key skills:

  • Lead and manage the full project lifecycle on behalf of the client, from project definition and procurement through to delivery and completion.
  • Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including managing compensation events, contractual compliance, programme reviews, and project timelines.
  • Coordinate planning, permitting, operations, councils, and stakeholders to ensure successful project approvals and delivery.
  • Develop project scope, works information, tender packs, budgets, schedules, and cost forecasts across M&E, civils, and infrastructure works.
  • Oversee site operations, contractor performance, health & safety compliance, quality standards, and adherence to legal/building regulations.
  • Manage project reporting, financial control, risk registers, stakeholder communication, and problem resolution to ensure efficient project execution.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Project Manager role: WFH with frequent travel to sites in the North of England.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Project Manager - North employer: Astute People

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Project Manager - North

Project Management
NEC3/NEC4 Contract Administration
Stakeholder Coordination
Project Lifecycle Management
Budget Development
Schedule Management
Health & Safety Compliance