At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting water and utilities projects with full lifecycle responsibility.
- Company: Fast-growing infrastructure consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, pension, bonus, and professional development support.
- Other info: Opportunity for career progression and mentoring junior colleagues.
- Why this job: Gain real ownership and make an impact in the utilities sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management within water or utilities and strong stakeholder skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 68000 £ per year.
Location: Coventry (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 - £68,000
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to lead utilities programmes with real ownership and commercial responsibility? This Project Manager opportunity in Coventry offers hybrid working, strong client exposure and progression within a growing infrastructure consultancy. A fast-growing consultancy is seeking a Project Manager to join its Customer Programmes team, delivering projects across the water and wider utilities sector.
This Project Manager role will involve full lifecycle responsibility, from contract award through to completion, ensuring delivery against scope, time, cost and quality targets. As a Project Manager, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage commercial performance and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. The position offers autonomy, accountability and the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues while strengthening your profile as a confident Project Manager within a collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities
- Lead delivery of assigned water and utilities projects
- Manage risks, issues and mitigation strategies
- Oversee contract compliance and financial control
- Plan and allocate project resources effectively
- Produce regular client and internal performance reports
- Support client relationship development and future opportunities
Candidate requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within water or utilities
- Strong stakeholder and client management skills
- APM qualification or equivalent
- Familiarity with NEC contracts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project and reporting tools
Why apply
This organisation offers hybrid working, structured career development and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, bonus and professional membership support. The salary for this Project Manager role is £50,000 - £68,000, reflecting experience and responsibility within a supportive and ambitious team. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Water Utilities Project Manager - Hybrid Role employer: Penguin Recruitment
Join a dynamic and fast-growing infrastructure consultancy in Coventry as a Water Utilities Project Manager, where you will enjoy hybrid working, a supportive team culture, and ample opportunities for professional growth. With a focus on delivering impactful projects in the water sector, this role offers you the chance to take ownership of your work while mentoring junior colleagues and developing strong client relationships. Benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a clear path for career advancement in a collaborative environment.
