Project Manager

Our engineering consultancy client are seeking Project Managers to lead on their Severn Trent Water projects based out of Tamworth, Coventry or Derby offices on a permanent basis.

Our client has global reach, supporting intelligent infrastructure delivered in sustainable and environmentally friendly ways. They have 20,500 employees operating across 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for end clients.

This is an exciting time to join the consultancies new Project, Programme, PMO and Commercial Management Capability in the United Kingdom which is undergoing a transformative phase.

The Project Manager will lead transformative infrastructure programmes across the UK, initially working on complex and AMP8 projects for Severn Trent Water. You will work across capital delivery programmes and have the chance work on rail, nuclear focused projects in the future.

Responsibilities

Administer NEC3 / 4 contracts (Options A, C & E) from the client side

Support budget control, forecasting, and defined cost planning

Collaborate with QS teams on monthly valuations and payment certificates

Assist in drafting contractual communications (EWNs, CE notifications, etc.)

Conduct initial scope planning and feasibility assessments

Assist in preparation of tender documentation and evaluation of submissions

Contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies

Engage early with contractors during design phases

Monitor project progress, cash flow, and expenditure

Support delivery through change management and variation handling

Participate in dispute resolution and final account preparation

Ensure appropriate record keeping and contract compliance

Help identify opportunities for process improvement and best practice

Maintain project databases, visuals, and supporting collateral

Contribute to internal reporting, governance, and delivery reviews

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's Degree qualification in a numeric degree

Working towards Membership of chartered body such APM at MAPM.

Valid CSCS card; Water Hygiene Card desirable

An experienced user of the NEC3-4 suite of contracts (A-C-E must have)

This role is subject to client interview and acceptance

Benefits

Salary range £52-65k depending on experience

Ideally 3 days minimum out of client offices

26 days holiday, increasing by 1 day for 1 year served and up to 28 after year 3

Reasonable travel and accommodation will be provided for candidates living further from client offices

Private healthcare access for individual and family

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

5% employer pension rising to 8% when personal contribution at 5%

Life assurance x4 salary

Critical illness cover x1 annual salary

Chartership support

Chance to work across a range of sectors

Leadership development programmes