Job Title: Project Manager (Canel and River Trust)

Location: Worcester

Salary: £48,000 To £52,500, Company car / allowance and benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the water industry's most critical challenges while developing your expertise across data, network operations, and strategic resolution planning. Onsiteis part of the South Staffordshire Group - a 3,000-strong organisation behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses - offering long-term development and career progression.

A fantastic new opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Drainage Services team based at our office in Worcester, Worcestershire. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing site operations on our Canel & River Trust framework contract, ensuring compliance with current health & safety regulations, meeting client's requirements & public liaison. Site visits required meeting Crews and Client on some of the UK's most stunning canals and navigable rivers

This is an exciting opportunity to work on one of our highest profile contracts and enhance your career to the next level with a group that's experiencing major growth. Onsite are part of SSI within the South Staffordshire Group, which is 3000 employee-strong, behind South Staffs, Cambridge water and a host of other businesses that feed into the utilities sector. You won't just be joining one business; you'll be part of a group that can offer you variety and development for the whole of your career!

The Role:

• Ensure compliance with client's requirements, maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Conduct monthly audits and inspections to uphold quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with both our client & their customers to ensure satisfaction with the work being undertaken, fostering strong client relationships.
• Coordinate with local authorities to secure permits ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

What you'll need:

• Required certifications: Supervisor Streetworks, SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safety.
• Preferred experience with Culvert Cleaning and CCTV.
• Expertise in health and safety regulations and compliance.
• Ability to programme works
• Ability to lead and manage teams effectively, ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Full UK Driving License

What you'll get in return:

• Family-Friendly Leave
  Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer's Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance
  Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing
  Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
• Lifestyle & Perks
  Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development
  Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging
  Active People Networks - Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women's Network, and more.
• Performance & Recognition
  Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
• Flexibility & Opportunities
  Overtime available and flexible shifts / hybrid working (role dependant)