Project Manager - Water
New Yesterday
Location: Preston / North West England (Hybrid/Site-Based)
Contract Type: Temporary - Contract Position
Rate: £350 - £450 per day (Outside IR35)
Duration: 6 months initially (with potential extension)
Are you a driven Project Manager looking to make a lasting impact on the UK's water infrastructure? We're looking for someone with the experience and ambition to lead and deliver a range of clean water projects across the North West.
This is an opportunity to be part of a business that plays a vital role in improving, renewing, and safeguarding critical water networks for future generations. You'll work in a team that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement - all while being supported in your own career growth.
About The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic clean water capital delivery team on a contract basis. You'll lead the end-to-end delivery of water infrastructure projects across the North West - including mains renewals, pipe maintenance, and network upgrades.
This role is ideal for a contractor with strong utilities or water sector experience, looking to add value to critical infrastructure programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the planning, delivery, and handover of clean water projects
- Deliver works using techniques such as slip lining, pipe bursting, and open cut
- Maintain programme delivery to time, cost, quality, and safety standards
- Oversee contractor performance and stakeholder engagement
- Interpret and review project designs, challenging and advising where necessary
- Ensure all activities comply with SHE and regulatory requirements
- Proven experience managing clean water or utilities projects
- Knowledge of mains renewal techniques and construction methods
- SMSTS or equivalent H&S qualification
- Understanding of NEC contract frameworks
- Strong focus on safety, quality, and delivery
- Full UK driving licence
- Day rate: £350-£450 per day (Outside IR35)
- Initial term: 6 months, likely extension based on performance and workload
- Location: Preston/North West - travel to site required
- Flexible working (hybrid/site-based)
- Supportive team environment with smooth onboarding process
Apply today to be part of delivering essential infrastructure projects with long-term impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr
- Location:
- Lancing, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £60,000 - £80,000
- Category:
- Management & Operations
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