Project Manager (Civils Bias)
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | UK, Europe, DE7 4BG |
| Company: | J Browne Construction |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1175798 |
Summary
We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for planning, managing, and driving the successful delivery of civil engineering works—ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, from early design coordination and contract administration through to site delivery, commissioning, and handover, always maintaining compliance with regulatory, environmental, and operational standards.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contractors, manage risks proactively, maintain strong relationships with operations and stakeholders, and ensure that every asset built meets the highest standards of quality and wholelife performance, all while minimising disruption to live services and the customers who rely on them.
About Enisca Browne
Enisca Browne part of the Browne Group is a leading utilities contractor specialising in the water and civil engineering sectors. Enisca Browne is a key part of the group’s end-to-end water and wastewater capabilities, delivering specialist expertise in non-infrastructure works across treatment and pumping facilities. We focus on what matters most within the boundary of treatment sites; power, process, control and civil structures that keep critical assets performing at their best.
As the Group’s specialist in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA), we provide fully integrated delivery from MCC panel manufacturing and automation to systems integration and commissioning. Our strength lies in technical depth, collaborative teams and a proven track record of safe, smart engineering that solves real-world challenge.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident, proactive civil engineering professional who brings strong technical knowledge, excellent project leadership, and deep familiarity with delivering construction projects in the water industry.
Knowledge & Skills
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Civil Engineering & Water Industry Expertise: strong understanding of civil engineering works and construction methods across water and wastewater infrastructure
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Project & Contract Management: Proven experience planning and managing programmes, costs, risks, and site delivery activities, with practical capability administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts
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Safety, Quality & Regulatory Awareness: Solid knowledge of HSE requirements, technical standards, permits, inspections, testing, and quality assurance needed to deliver compliant, safe projects in operational water environments.
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Stakeholder, Leadership & Communication Skills: Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage site activities in live environments while maintaining strong communication and decision making.
Experience Required
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5+ years in the water industry delivering civil engineering projects.
Essential Qualifications
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Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
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Professional membership or working toward chartership (ICE or equivalent).
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Project management qualification or demonstrable competence.
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NEC3/NEC4 contract training/certification with proven application.
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CSCS (or equivalent) card.
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Relevant health, safety, and environmental training (e.g., SMSTS, IOSH).
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
If you’re ready to lead impactful civil engineering projects and help shape the future of water infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.
Bring your expertise, your ambition, and your commitment to building a resilient, customer-focused service—and join us in making a real difference.
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