Project Manager - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Location: South East England | Permanent Role

I am working with a leading civil engineering contractor delivering major water and wastewater programmes across the South East. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects that maintain, enhance, and future-proof critical water infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team where safety, quality, and client satisfaction are central, and where your leadership and operational expertise will make a tangible impact on long-term infrastructure resilience and environmental performance.
The Opportunity

You will take full ownership of water and wastewater project delivery, coordinating design, planning, construction, permitting, traffic management, commissioning, and commercial activities. You will ensure performance against time, cost, quality, and safety objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and behavioural safety.

As Project Manager, you will be the main interface with clients, managing progress reporting, change control, operational constraints, and assurance processes, while maintaining robust governance, programme baselines, and risk management across all project phases.
Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects

Manage design teams, subcontractors, and site delivery staff

Establish and maintain project governance, integrated programmes, and critical-path schedules

Oversee CDM Principal Contractor duties, RAMS, and safe-by-design approaches

Monitor budgets, forecasts, cost control, and subcontractor performance

Coordinate across all project disciplines, ensuring timely and defect-free delivery

Promote a high-performing culture focused on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement
About You

Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction, or related discipline

ILM Level 5 (or equivalent)

NEBOSH National Certificate (General or Construction)

Proven track record as a Project Manager or similar role in water/wastewater or civil infrastructure projects

Experienced in managing designers, subcontractors, and multidiscipline teams

Strong operational and delivery experience, including programme and budget management

SMSTS certification

Committed to delivering the highest health and safety standards
What's on Offer

Permanent, full-time role with long-term career development

Competitive salary with discretionary bonus scheme

Company car and fuel card (EV/hybrid options)