Job Description
Our client is seeking a Project Manager to support major AMP8 wastewater, clean water and civil engineering programmes across the North West. The contract role will involve delivering complex infrastructure projects, including shafts, tunnels, drainage, storm tanks, reinforced concrete and temporary works, with hybrid working available from offices in Bolton or Manchester.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the delivery of wastewater, clean water and civil engineering projects from planning through to completion
- Leading AMP8 and Better Rivers programmes focused on improving network capacity and reducing river overflows
- Overseeing shaft sinking, tunnel construction, storm tank, drainage, FRC and temporary works packages
- Managing project programmes, budgets, resources, risks and quality requirements
- Coordinating site teams, contractors, consultants and wider project stakeholders
- Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant standards
- Preparing progress reports and maintaining clear project documentation
- Supporting the successful delivery of projects across Rochdale, Bolton, Bury, Cumbria, Barrow and Cumberland
Job Requirements:
- Experience in project management within civil engineering, water or wastewater infrastructure
- Strong understanding of AMP8 programmes and water industry project delivery
- Knowledge of shafts, tunnels, drainage, storm tanks, reinforced concrete or temporary works
- Ability to manage complex construction projects and multiple stakeholders
- Strong commercial, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, reporting and leadership abilities
- Relevant civil engineering, construction or project management qualification
- Willingness to travel to project sites across the North West
Project Opportunities:
The role may involve supporting a major shaft sinking and storm tank programme in Glazebury, designed to increase network capacity and reduce river overflows. Other opportunities are available across Cumbria and Barrow-in-Furness, with hybrid working from Bolton or Manchester offices. Senior Project Manager responsibilities may also be considered for suitably experienced professionals.
If you have experience delivering civil engineering and water infrastructure projects, apply now to be considered for this contract opportunity.