Project Manager (Waste Water)

TL;DR

Project Manager (Waste Water): Leading multi-disciplinary wastewater operations and infrastructure upgrade projects with an accent on end-to-end delivery, governance, and regulatory compliance. Focus on coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring operational improvements within the UK water sector.

Location: Hybrid working model with office days in Warwick, England; must be able to travel to client sites across the UK.

Salary: £60,000–£75,000

Company

A specialist consultancy delivering transformation, compliance, and operational improvement programs for the UK water sector and utilities market.

What you will do

• Plan and deliver wastewater projects and operational improvement programs.
• Maintain project governance, risk registers, and budget control.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers, operators, and contractors.
• Engage regulatory stakeholders and prepare compliance documentation.
• Facilitate workshops and capture requirements with client teams.
• Track benefits realization and produce clear progress reporting.

Requirements

• Proven project management experience within wastewater or water operations.
• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and operational constraints.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multi-party delivery teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to client sites across the UK as required.

Nice to have

• Relevant project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, or PMP).
• Experience within consultancy or with major water utilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance and flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development budget and support for certifications.
• Opportunities to lead high-profile infrastructure and compliance projects.