Project Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead and manage projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to effectively coordinate cross-functional teams and engage with stakeholders.

The candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that projects are completed successfully, on time, and within budget. The main responsibilities in the role of a Project Manager are as follows:

• Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans that outline the objectives, timelines, resources, and budget required for a project.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate project teams, assigning tasks and responsibilities to team members while fostering a collaborative environment.
• Stakeholder Management: Identify and engage stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are understood and addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues that could impact project success, and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their effects.
• Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, ensuring that expenditures are tracked and controlled, and that the project remains within financial constraints.
• Progress Monitoring: Track project progress against milestones and deliverables, adjusting plans as necessary to keep the project on schedule.
• Communication: Facilitate effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and senior management, providing regular updates on project status.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and align with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting notes, and lessons learned.
• Post-Project Evaluation: Conduct post-project evaluations to assess project performance, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement for future projects.

These responsibilities may vary depending on specific project requirements.

The candidate will typically possess the following personal attributes that contribute to their effectiveness in leading projects:

• Leadership Skills: The ability to inspire and motivate team members, fostering a collaborative environment and be proficient in both verbal and written communication, ensuring clear and concise information exchange among stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capable of identifying issues quickly and developing practical solutions to overcome challenges and the flexibility to adjust plans and strategies in response to changing circumstances or project requirements.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure that all aspects of the project are considered and executed accurately.

Experience Required: Minimum 5 years working as lead engineer in the Water & Wastewater industry on large project value from £500k to £5m.

Essential Qualifications:

• Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Qualification
• Experience in a design and build project delivery role within the water industry
• A focus on supporting and implementing continuous improvement
• Good communication skills

Desirable Qualifications:

• EUSR (Water Hygiene)
• SMSTS
• First Aid At Work (3 Days)
• NEC 3 knowledge and experience

The candidate will be required to travel to various sites across the UK at various intervals to ensure the projects are delivered successfully & on time.