Job summary

My Client is recruiting for a Project Manager in the Water Sector

Key skills required for this role

Water

Important

Water Sector Experience

Job description

My Client is recruiting for a Project Manager in the Water Sector

The company is a specialist water and wastewater process technology and mechanical services company within that deliver a range of schemes to maintain and improve water supply and wastewater treatment works. Individual projects vary from small refurbishments to complete turnkey solutions, ranging in value from £100K up to £4M. With ongoing growth in the sector they are looking for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of a portfolio of Water Sector projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for managing a range of projects, from client order through to successful completion, on time, to quality, to budget which entails:
  • Managing projects; visit sites, liaise with Clients, support rapid tender preparation and manage all aspects of site installation and supplier management including initial on-site evaluation and outline design.
  • Delivering projects on time, to quality and budget, targeting an increased margin.
  • To produce cashflow forecasts, activity payment schedules, submit applications / invoices, authorize payment of suppliers and maintain contact with clients regarding payment and achievement of KPI's.
  • To evaluate and manage risk throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Managing project quality, health and safety, including the preparation of method statements, risk assessments, and other quality & environment documentation as required.
  • Organizing materials and equipment, briefing staff on details of the work and management on site, liaison with customers
  • Managing health and safety, environmental issues and the staff / workers on all projects ensuring the highest health and safety standards are achieved.
  • Negotiating with suppliers in partnership with commercial and accounts on specification and price.
  • Placing orders for subcontract, materials, plant and equipment in line with requirements and in accordance with Company purchasing procedures.
• Management and development of project engineers in the business

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualified, with relevant experience.
• Proven track record of project planning, execution and delivery of construction project on time and to budget.
• Proven ability in liaison with external stakeholders, clients and suppliers
• Detailed knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial awareness in dealings with clients, proposals and supply chain
• Understanding of project level budgetary control and cashflow management
• Proven ability in adapting style and approach to suit productive working with colleagues at all levels and specialisms
• An excellent communicator and negotiator, with good technical, people management and inter-personal skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding technical engineering drawings and related design documents
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge and experience of the Municipal and Industrial Wastewater sectors, additional Water sector knowledge would be advantageous.