Project Manager (Mechanical/ Civil Water/Utilities)
Location: Oxford (site-based with travel)
Salary: package
Role Overview
We are recruiting for a Project Manager to deliver site-based projects across the water and utilities
sector including works on sewage treatment works (STW) and pumping stations (PS).
This role is suited to candidates from a construction or energy background with strong civil or
mechanical experience who are confident managing projects on-site from concept through to
completion.
You will play a key role in coordinating design fabrication and installation ensuring projects are
delivered safely on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Full lifecycle delivery: scope design construction commissioning handover
Manage site teams subcontractors and in-house labour
Deliver projects involving:
o Civil works (structures bases drainage access)
o Mechanical works (pipework steelwork plant installations)
Review and approve drawings (including basic understanding of AutoCAD)
Work with design information such as P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
Manage program build and execution using tools such as Microsoft Project
Oversee pricing quoting and commercial tracking of projects
Raise and manage Early Warning Notices (EWN) where required
Ensure compliance with CDM regulations including Construction Phase Plans (CPP)
Coordinate logistics sequencing and site activities
Liaise with clients engineers and stakeholders
Support fabrication and installation planning (including modular/sectional installs where
needed)
Ensure all works meet health safety environmental and quality standards
Key Requirements
Essential:
Experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager
Strong site-based construction civil or energy background
Experience delivering mechanical and/or civil scopes
Understanding of:
o Project programming (MS Project or similar)
o Commercial processes (pricing quoting variations)
Experience managing subcontractors and labour on-site
Knowledge of CDM regulations and site health & safety
Ability to interpret technical drawings and design information
Desirable:
Experience working on:
o Sewage Treatment Works (STW)
o Pumping Stations (PS)
Familiarity with:
o P&IDs and process-driven environments
o Steelwork and fabrication processes
Exposure to NEC contracts
Engineering background (Civil or Mechanical)
SMSTS / CSCS
Key Skills
Strong site leadership and coordination
Commercial awareness (quoting pricing variations)
Ability to manage programme and delivery under pressure
Good working knowledge of Excel and project controls
Strong communication with internal teams and external stakeholders
What Theyre Looking For
A hands-on site-focused Project Manager
Background in construction or energy with transferable skills into utilities
Someone comfortable working on live infrastructure sites
Strong understanding of how projects are built installed and delivered on-site
Ideally someone who has had exposure to mechanical systems pipework or steel structures
Package
Company vehicle or allowance ( 4000 )
Pension
33 days Holiday benefits
Required Experience:
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