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Drainage Project Manager

Ref no. BHN574578
Location Merseyside, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Contract 6 months+
Job status Closed

Job summary

My client in the Merseyside area is on the look for a Drainage Project Manager to work on a contract basis starting soon.

Key skills required for this role

Drainage / Project Manager / Engineer

Important

Drainage Project Manager

Job description


Our client, a leading organisation within the HTP sector, is currently seeking a Drainage Project Manager on a contract basis to take charge of crucial flood defence and drainage projects in collaboration with the Environment Agency. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in drainage to deliver projects that are essential for water management and environmental protection.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project manage and deliver Flood Defence Grant in Aid projects (FDGiA) working closely with the Environment Agency.
  • Oversee specialist flood risk, drainage, and/or water quality projects as required under The Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
  • Manage and monitor partnership contractual arrangements for drainage functions.
  • Apply high-quality project and programme management standards across the entire project lifecycle.
  • Advise on project cost, programme, risks, and issues.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professional teams.
  • Lead communications and relationships with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Produce monthly reports including project programmes and risk registers.
  • Implement effective and efficient communication tools.
  • Develop delivery plans for projects, ensuring objectives are met.
  • Constantly pursue performance improvement.
  • Review and recommend amendments to designs and proposals by design partners and contractors.
  • Provide drainage maintenance input into proposed schemes to improve the life cycle of assets through risk identification and mitigation.

Job Requirements:

  • Significant experience in managing drainage projects.
  • Strong knowledge of Flood Defence Grant in Aid projects and flood risk management.
  • Understanding of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
  • Proficiency in project and programme management practices.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to produce detailed project reports and documentation.
  • Experience working with the Environment Agency and multidisciplinary teams is desirable.

Benefits:

  • Competitive contract terms.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful and essential water management projects.
  • Professional development and experience in a collaborative environment.


If you have a strong background in drainage project management and are eager to take on a challenging role that contributes to important environmental and water management initiatives, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team of dedicated professionals.

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