Project Manager - Water & Wastewater Engineering
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Kent | Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based
Fantastic Opportunity for an Experienced Project Manager in the Water Sector
I'm working with a leading engineering provider in the water industry who are looking to hire a Project Manager to join their established Projects team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation in civil, mechanical, electrical, or ICA engineering who loves delivering complex projects from concept through to completion.
You'll be working on major wastewater treatment and water infrastructure projects, many of which fall under AMP frameworks for the UK's water utilities. If you're looking to develop your career, take ownership of impactful engineering schemes, and work across a range of treatment disciplines and technologies, this is a role that offers both challenge and progression.
What You'll Be Working On
Wastewater treatment site upgrades
Replacement and improvement of existing treatment assets
Biological treatment enhancements
Aeration systems
Filtration and settlement systems
Flow measurement upgrades
Pumping station improvements
Screening systems
Chemical dosing and mixing
Storm storage solutions
Pollution, spill, and flood mitigation
PLC/SCADA upgrades including hardware and software replacement
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Manage projects across design, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning
Ensure delivery is on time, within budget, and aligned with industry standards
Stakeholder Management
Act as the main point of contact for clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies
Engage with major water companies and ensure successful project outcomes
Technical Oversight
Oversee all engineering elements (Mechanical, Electrical, ICA & Civils)
Review and approve GAs, P&IDs, FDS documents, control philosophies, and PLC/SCADA designs
Safety, Health, Environment & Quality
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and ISO 45001/14001/9001
Promote a strong safety culture on all projects
Financial Management
Manage project budgets, forecasts, variations, and compensation events
Maintain strong commercial oversight throughout the project lifecycle
Construction & Commissioning
Oversee installation and commissioning phases
Prepare RAMS, programmes, CPPs, schedules, and full documentation packs
Resolve site issues and technical challenges
What You'll Need
Essential
Experience in water and/or wastewater treatment projects
Strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, or Civils engineering
Understanding of Water Industry Standards (WIMES)
Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts
Experience with risk, quality, and change management
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Stakeholder and multidisciplinary team management experience
CSCS card
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
APM, PRINCE2, PMP certification
IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS, or NEBOSH
ONC/HNC/BEng or NVQ equivalent in an engineering discipline
Experience delivering projects for water utility companies (e.g. Thames, Southern, Anglian, Yorkshire, UU)
Why This Role?
Work on high-impact, technically diverse engineering projects
Excellent professional development opportunitiesli>
Strong benefits package including private healthcare, pension, gym, and more
Join a supportive team within a well-established engineering organisation
Stability, career progression, and exposure to key water industry clients
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- Location:
- England, United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime