At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-profile pipeline projects from planning to commissioning.
- Company: Join Avove, a leader in sustainable infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a pension scheme, life assurance, and lifestyle benefits.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and the environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in large diameter pipeline schemes and NEC contract administration.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Working here isn’t just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career. We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It’s the difference we make that improves people’s lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters.
About the role
Due to continued company growth, we are looking to appoint a Project Manager. In this role, you will take ownership of high‑profile pipeline projects, leading delivery from early planning stages through to commissioning. This is a hands‑on leadership position that requires strong commercial awareness, technical expertise, and effective stakeholder management skills.
Responsibilities:
- Lead safe, compliant, and efficient pipeline delivery
- Manage programme, cost, and risk under NEC contracts
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design & construction teams
- Navigate environmental, land, and stakeholder constraints
- Drive productivity, quality, and performance outcomes
About you:
- Delivery of large diameter pipeline schemes
- Linear works across rural / semi-rural corridors
- Trenchless crossings & complex interfaces
- NEC contract administration
- Managing multi‑disciplinary site teams
- Clean water / utility infrastructure background
- Experience with land access & stakeholder coordination
- Ability to lead under technical & environmental constraints
What’s in it for you:
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Family friendly policies
- A selection of lifestyle benefit options
- Financial wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
- Volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving
- Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications
About us:
We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.
We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive.
When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.
What next: We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process. If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
Operations - Project Manager in Leicester employer: AVOVE LIMITED
At Avove, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Project Manager, you will benefit from comprehensive training, a robust pension scheme, and a range of lifestyle benefits, all while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance communities and the environment. Join us in making a difference, where your career growth is matched by our dedication to employee wellbeing and professional development.
