Project Manager

Project Manager (Mechanical/ Civil Water/Utilities)

Location: Hoddesdon (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