MEICA Project Manager (Water)

Location: Water - Wakefield, United Kingdom

Company

Delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for complex infrastructure needs in the UK.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines, reservoirs, and network upgrades.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, resource plans, risk registers, change control, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee feasibility, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover, and compliance with statutory, environmental, regulatory, CDM, and health and safety requirements.
• Manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets, forecasts, costs, contractor performance, commercial negotiations, payment applications, variations, and NEC/JCT contracts.
• Coordinate clients, regulators, contractors, local authorities, environmental bodies, utility providers, and internal design, procurement, construction, and operations teams.
• Line-manage Project Engineers, allocate resources, conduct performance reviews, support development, and drive governance, continuous improvement, and project pipeline planning.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Experience administering NEC or equivalent contracts.
• Demonstrable line management experience.
• Strong knowledge of water-sector regulations and standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to a zero-harm safety culture.
• Focus on collaborative, high-performing teams, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Mission-driven work supporting innovative and sustainable UK infrastructure.