Project Delivery Manager
Colchester
£65,000 – £72,000
Permanent
Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
About the Company
Our client is a well-established infrastructure delivery organisation operating across the UK water sector. With a long-standing presence in capital project delivery, they work in close partnership with major water authorities to deliver resilient, compliant and sustainable water and wastewater assets. The business is known for its strong safety culture, collaborative frameworks and long-term investment in its people.
About the Role
This Project Delivery Manager role sits within a water and wastewater capital delivery framework, leading projects from design handover through to construction and completion. Reporting into the Framework Manager, you will take responsibility for programme delivery, resource management and assurance across multiple schemes.
You will lead a team of Project Engineers, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget, while maintaining compliance with CDM regulations, environmental standards and client specifications. The role has a strong focus on health and safety leadership, quality control and stakeholder management across live construction environments.
Key Requirements
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Lead the delivery of water and wastewater capital projects
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Manage project teams and construction resources
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Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and environmental legislation
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Oversee quality assurance, ITPs and construction standards
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Manage programme, cost and schedule performance
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Act as a key interface with clients and stakeholders
Experience Required
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Proven experience delivering water industry construction projects
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Strong background in operational water or wastewater environments
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Experience managing construction teams and subcontractors
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Contract management experience within a framework environment
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Working knowledge of CDM regulations
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SMSTS or NEBOSH qualification
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Full UK driving licence
Desirable Knowledge and Skills
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Experience working in alliancing or collaborative frameworks
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Strong planning and resource scheduling capability
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Confident stakeholder and customer management skills
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Ability to manage conflicting priorities in live delivery environments
Package and Benefits
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Competitive salary £65,000 – £72,000
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Company car and fuel card with EV and hybrid options
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Private healthcare for you and your family
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Pension scheme
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Hybrid and flexible working options where applicable
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Ongoing training, development and career progression
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Professional and personal wellbeing support
How to Apply
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