Job summary

Our Water design consultancy client is seeking multiple Project Managers to join their Bristol based team managing the delivery of design for water/wastewater schemes.

Key skills required for this role

Project Manager, Water, Wastewater, Design, Delivery, Sustainability

Important

Previous water experience is essential

Job description

Our Water design consultancy client is seeking multiple Project Managers to join their Bristol based team managing the delivery of design for water/wastewater schemes.

Our client has consultants working across Europe and is well established in the UK across the full spectrum of lifecycle services in both water engineering and wider water management. They have work on AMP7 Frameworks with 7 of the 12 UK water and sewerage companies and are engaged on early AMP8 conversations and planned projects.

Responsibilities

You'll work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers drawn both locally and from across the wider Water Business Unit in the UK to deliver projects by:

• Managing the delivery of multiple projects and bids, ensuring they are completed within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Ensuring project deliverables are completed in accordance with the agreed scope of works and timescales.
• Managing change.
• Working in close collaboration with colleagues from multiple disciplines as required to deliver project requirements and added value to the Client.
• Participating in / leading the preparation/presentation of proposals/bids as required including estimating costs and developing a programme for proposed works
• Working closely with lead design engineers to manage the delivery of detailed designs and specifications.
• Providing day to day leadership of project teams of engineers and technicians.
• Managing sub-projects as part of wider project team and collaborating effectively to deliver an integrated design which meets the overall objectives of the project.
• Managing and mentoring less experienced project managers and engineers to promote excellence in the management of projects.

Skills/experience/qualifications

• An Engineering related degree (or equivalent).
• A recognised project management qualification.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution and working to or have achieved professional recognition.
• Knowledge and experience of design for the water industry is essential
• The ability to work with engineers from all disciplines and other industry professionals to optimise and develop bespoke and innovative designs.
• Experience in managing the delivery of water designs and specifications on water related projects for Water Companies, Contractors and industry.
• An appreciation of the implications of works on the environment and knowledge of sustainable solutions, water and wastewater processes and health and safety legislation.
• Excellent relationship building skills and enjoy working closely with clients, architects and other members of the professional team and playing a pivotal role in establishing the brief and developing solutions that meet and exceed our client's expectations.
• The confidence to undertake business development activity, client management and be commercially astute securing new and repeat business.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit your audience.

Benefits

• Flexworks - includes flexible and hybrid working options
• Tree plant for new starters
• Pension 7% employer contribution /2% minimum employee contribution
• Life Assurance 3x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy up to 5 additional days per year
• Discretionary annual bonus - up to 1 months' salary
• 2 relevant professional subscriptions paid per annum
• Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing, mental, financial and work advice
• Employee discounts
• Support through professional accreditation processes with bonuses and salary review on achievement
• Cycle2Work
• Car allowance tbc