Project Manager - Mains Renewals (Water Infrastructure)

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The role involves managing site teams and delivering projects across the Yorkshire region.

Salary: £70,000–£75,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global is recruiting for a water infrastructure delivery team supporting clean water mains renewal projects.

What you will do

• Lead project teams and supply-chain partners delivering clean water mains renewal and capital works.
• Take responsibility for safe, timely and cost-effective project delivery, including resource allocation and team performance.
• Manage health, safety and environmental performance through inspections, audits, briefings, risk assessments and corrective actions.
• Control project programmes, costs, resources, risks, contractual requirements and relevant highway notice periods.
• Coordinate with clients, local authorities, design partners, suppliers, subcontractors and operational teams.
• Maintain water quality, workmanship and sustainability standards while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing project teams in the water utilities or infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrable experience delivering clean water mains renewal projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, manage and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements in a construction environment, including CDM requirements.
• Proven delivery of projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project costs, resources and programme performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative experience working with clients, contractors, suppliers and local authorities.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent position with working hours of 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Culture based on collaboration, accountability, integrity, delivery focus and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to safety, quality, environmental responsibility, diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing.