Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Water/Wastewater Capital Delivery

Location: Swindon

Competitive salary + Car/EV scheme + Healthcare + Bonus

This is a key role within a leading infrastructure provider delivering major Water and Wastewater Capital Projects across the UK. Youll lead complex programmes that protect future water supply, improve environmental performance and support long-term resilience.

What youll be doing

• Lead delivery of complex or concurrent water/wastewater capital projects
• Manage multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, planning, SHEQ and commercial
• Apply strong governance, programme controls, cost management and risk mitigation
• Act as senior escalation point for technical and contractual issues
• Oversee integrated planning, resource alignment and critical path progress
• Full accountability for forecasting, cost control and commercial reporting
• Manage supply chain performance, variations, early warnings and value engineering
• Champion HSE leadership and safe working practices
• Build capability through coaching and structured team development
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and clear communication

What you MUST bring

• Proven experience delivering water or wastewater projects (capital delivery, networks, treatment, infrastructure)
• Strong leadership of cross-functional teams
• Contract/commercial management experience (NEC/JCT)
• Solid financial and programme management capability
• Effective risk identification and mitigation
• Excellent stakeholder and client management
• Ability to develop and guide project delivery teams
• Strong understanding of HSE requirements
• Proficiency with Primavera or MS Project
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience
• CSCS, SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate

Benefits

• Company car + fuel card (EV/hybrid options)
• Private healthcare (family cover)
• Health Care Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Online GP service
• Retail discounts
• Enhanced family leave
• Bonus scheme

If you are looking for a fantastic Project Manager opportunity and want to work for a forward-thinking company within the water and utilities sector, then apply now with your updated CV. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you havent heard back from us within 2 weeks, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role currently advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.

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