Civils Project Manager - Water
| Posting date: | 16 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £60,000.0 to £70,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Company Car or Allowance + Package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 August 2025 |
| Location: | Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4708065_1752661607 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining an established Tier 1 civil engineering contractor operating in the water industry. This high-profile and multi-accredited organisation has a strong pipeline of work in the water sector, delivering projects between £1m-£15m directly for Severn Trent Water and Thames Water. They offer excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development, and due to continued success, they are seeking a Project Manager to join their team.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Northampton office with hybrid working and occasional site travel.
Your new role
As Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing all aspects of project delivery from inception through to completion and handover
- Creating and maintaining project programmes as well as producing forecasts and procurement schedules
- Monitoring and reviewing financial and delivery performance
- Coordinating with subcontractors and the client regarding health and safety inspections and audits
- Liaising with delivery teams and coordinating site activities to ensure project programmes are maintained
- Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to specified quality.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:
- Proven successful experience managing projects from inception through to completion in the water (clean and/or waste) industry
- Working knowledge of NEC suite of contracts
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Starting salary up to £70,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
- Company car or car allowance
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Fuel card
- Hybrid working (3 days office/site, 2 days remote)
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Sick pay
- Private medical insurance
- Continuous training and development
- Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading contractor and more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.
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