Project Manager (Water) REF: 2609 in Birmingham

Fingleton White provide multidiscipline engineering services for the energy industry. We provide a full range of design, construction and commissioning services and are active across many sectors including Renewables, Gas Networks, Water, Energy & Utilities, and Asset Management. The company is responsible for planning and development of some of the most significant projects in the energy sector in Ireland. We have 8 offices across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England with over 200 staff.

Our priority is to get the engineering fundamentals right. Fingleton White is a company that has been built on sustainability. Our first project was a hydroelectric power station. Over our 40-plus year history, we have developed our own projects which have delivered CO emissions savings of well over 2 million tonnes. We are focussed on reducing our carbon footprint and having a positive impact on our environment and communities through our biodiversity initiatives, our energy efficiency programmes and implementing sustainable development targets.

Achieving zero carbon will require a diverse range of solutions and approaches. Our clients require individualised pathways to ensure they can achieve CO reductions in a cost-effective manner that reflects their specific business needs and goals. Fingleton White is a key solution provider in this complex journey. We are delivering renewables projects, carbon reduction projects, energy efficiency upgrades and improvements for our clients.

Our people are our only asset. Our people are key to everything we do. Business and client requirements are constantly changing, it is essential that we provide the tools to develop our teams skills and expertise to match these demands. We challenge our engineers to develop and progress within the organisation. Our Development and Progression Framework details how people can develop within their roles and progress their career within the organisation. Fingleton White is an Engineers Ireland's CPD Accredited Employer and we have systems in place to provide employees with targeted training and experience relevant to their grade. Chartership is supported and encouraged through CPD and mentoring and is a requirement for senior engineering roles in the organisation. We will provide you with all the training you need, exposure to projects, responsibility and real engineering experience to maximise your talents as an engineer.

We are recruiting a Project Manager to join our Water design team. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Water for the UK and deliver work for Main Design & Build Contractors in the UK water sector, predominantly packages of detailed design. The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from inception through design, construction, and handover. The role requires strong leadership across commercial, design, programme, and governance functions, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in full compliance with regulatory and client requirements. Experience in management of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts within the UK water sector is essential. The Project Manager will utilise their project experience and knowledge to drive efficiencies in our design delivery and contract management, as well as ensure that the Fingleton White project management and design procedures are followed.

Responsibilities:

• NEC3 / NEC4 contract management, ideally within the UK Water sector
• Management and control of project budgets, programmes, and resourcing
• Compiling and submitting payment valuations for client certification
• Cost control, cost forecasting, and revenue management
• Preparation and review of tender documents, including cost estimates and programmes
• Lead design management activities, ensuring design coordination, technical assurance, and compliance with client and regulatory requirements
• Management of multi-disciplinary design teams to achieve programme, cost, and quality objectives
• Identification, management, and mitigation of project risks and opportunities
• Management and negotiation of change control, compensation events, and variations
• Strong understanding of project governance frameworks and reporting to risk and governance bodies
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and compliance requirements within the UK water sector

The location for this role will be in our Birmingham office.

The Candidate:

• Honours Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• 7+ years post-graduate and relevant design experience.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (APM, ICE, CIOB, or similar)
• Experience in the Water Industry and/or AMP delivery
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Problem solver with a focus on continuous improvement
• Full driving license and own transport required
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential
• Good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

What We Offer:

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Bonus scheme
• Career progression and educational support
• Year on year salary reviews
• Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave
• Company Mobile Phone
• Continuous Professional Development & Pathway to Chartership.
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid Working (remote and office) & Flexible Working Policy
• Group pension scheme with employer contribution
• Professional Certifications, pathways to become a Chartered Engineer
• Team wellness programmes
• Participation in ESG activities such as sustainability initiatives, biodiversity committee, STEPS to Engineering, Women in Engineering initiative
• Team social outings

Please apply with a CV and cover letter, which includes all relevant information including education details and detailing why the role and location are of interest to you.