At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting civil engineering projects in the water sector, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
- Company: Progressive civil engineering subcontractor with a focus on innovative water solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, pension, private healthcare, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a growing team with long-term project security and make a real impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in water or sewage industries preferred.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 £ per year.
Our Civil Engineering client operates throughout the UK delivering integrated solutions for projects in Water, Utilities, Rail, Highway’s and Energy.
You would be working for a progressive civil engineering subcontractor operating within the non-infrastructure water sector, delivering civil packages projects for Tier 1 contractors on a local five-year water treatment framework.
You will be managing a portfolio of projects up to the value of £2m.
With the water industry undergoing a significant and unprecedented increase in capital expenditure — including regulators approving a £104 billion spending plan for the 2025–2030 period (AMP8) — this role offers long-term security and a strong pipeline of local projects over the next five years and beyond.
Due to continuous growth, they are looking for a Project Manager to join their delivery team.
You will be a site-based Project Manager with flexible working arrangements.
Projects are located within Basingstoke, Camberley, Bracknell, Windsor, Guildford, Maidenhead and Slough.
Responsibilities
- The Project Manager has overall responsibility for ensuring our projects is completed on time, on budget and to the highest standard.
- Control all aspects of programmes ensuring systems, policies and procedures are fully adhered to.
- Managing the project lifecycle from end to end: through mobilisation, delivery through to completion and handover.
- Leading a team of site teams to ensure successful execution of the programme.
- Overall responsibility for commercial and programme delivery whilst ensuring client satisfaction.
- Attend/arrange co-ordination, progress and programme/resource meetings as required with clients.
Experience required
- Degree or HND in Civil Engineering.
- Preferably the Project Manager will have previous experience of working within the water and / or sewage industries.
- Or previous experience in a similar role within Civil Engineering and design & build projects.
- Strong civil engineering background with solid knowledge of health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.
- Commercial understanding, to assist with reporting and monitoring in line with the contract (Contractors Instruction, Compensation Event, NEC3 processes).
- Relevant H&S qualifications (IOSH or CITB 5 Day Site Safety Management, A relevant CSCS card, First Aid training and EUSR).
- Salary & Benefits
- £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience.
- Car allowance of circa £7,000 or company car.
- Clear career progression into Cost Engineering.
- Pension and private healthcare.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Project Manager in Reading employer: Pure Tech Recruitment
Join a leading main contracting Civil Engineering and Construction company that values collaboration and employee growth, particularly in the thriving Thames Valley region. As a Site Agent, you will benefit from a competitive salary, a generous car allowance or company car, and a bonus scheme that consistently rewards your hard work. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and environmental procedures, this company fosters a supportive work culture where you can mentor others while advancing your career in the water treatment sector.
