At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-profile pipeline projects from planning to commissioning.
- Company: Avove, a company dedicated to impactful infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible benefits, 24 days holiday, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in society while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in pipeline delivery and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ 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
- Strong commercial & programme controls
- Experience with land access & stakeholder coordination
- Ability to lead under technical & environmental constraints
What’s In It For You…
We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 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 where we will boost your fundraising.
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.
Operations - Project Manager in Leicester employer: Avove Utilities
At Avove, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions career advancement and personal development. Our inclusive work culture fosters a sense of belonging, while our comprehensive benefits package, including flexible options and a focus on wellbeing, ensures that every employee feels valued and supported. Join us in making a meaningful impact on society and the environment through innovative infrastructure solutions, all while enjoying a fulfilling and rewarding career.
