At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and safety standards.
- Company: A leading specialist in the water sector, committed to excellence.
- Benefits: Permanent role with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on health and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the water sector while managing impactful projects.
- Qualifications: Mechanical background with project management experience; PRINCE2 certification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Our client, a leading water sector specialist, are seeking an experienced Project Manager based near Waltham Abbey. This is a permanent role; contractors would not be considered for this role. The client is seeking a candidate with a Mechanical background, ideally with formal mechanical qualifications. As this role is working within the water sector, you will ideally have previous water sector experience.
Role Overview
The Project Manager holds full accountability for delivering engineering projects from initiation through to completion. This includes ownership of programme, cost control, technical scope, quality standards, and health & safety compliance. The role requires strong commercial awareness, proactive stakeholder management, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver profitable, high-quality outcomes while maintaining client satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities
- Take full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of multiple projects, including financial performance (P&L).
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and cost forecasts.
- Monitor actual performance against budget and programme, identifying and reporting variances early.
- Oversee subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual and quality standards.
- Define and document clear project scope and acceptance criteria.
- Maintain and actively manage risk and issue registers, implementing mitigation plans where required.
- Ensure all activities operate within established management systems and company procedures.
- Secure required permits and approvals relevant to project delivery.
- Act as the primary contact for clients, engineers, and technical teams throughout project execution.
- Provide clear and consistent progress reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
- Conduct structured project close-out activities including handover documentation and lessons learned reviews.
- Lead a proactive health and safety culture across all project activities.
- Prepare and review risk assessments and method statements.
- Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
- Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety standards at all times.
- Proven experience managing engineering or infrastructure projects within a site-based environment.
- Commercially astute with solid analytical and financial management skills.
- PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management certification.
- HND in Engineering (essential); degree-qualified in Engineering or related discipline desirable.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to define project scope clearly and develop structured delivery plans.
Manager PMO in Waltham Abbey employer: Fyba Recruitment Ltd
As a leading water sector specialist, our client offers a dynamic work environment near Waltham Abbey, where employees are empowered to take ownership of their projects and drive impactful results. With a strong focus on professional development, the company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for growth and advancement in the engineering field. Employees benefit from a commitment to health and safety, as well as a supportive atmosphere that values quality and client satisfaction.
