Project Manager (Water)

Company: CVL:LDN
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Location: Henley on Thames
Job Description:

Are you a Project Manager experienced in working on the successful delivery of water mains replacement / new projects? Looking for your next challenge?! If so, then read on!

Our client is a leading utility company who are working on a long-term utility framework contracts. The Project Manager role is key in ensuring that water projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with programme.

Salary to £66k | Car Allowance + Mileage | Stakeholder Matched Pension | Bonus Scheme | Private Healthcare | Life Assurance | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with time served)

Project Manager Key Essentials:

  • As Project Manager, you will work closely with the management and commercial team, playing a critical role in keeping projects moving and removing obstacles before they impact delivery
  • Develop and manage short-term lookahead programmes for water mains replacement works
  • Identify and mitigate constraints including permits, traffic management, materials, labour, and access
  • Work closely with colleagues / stakeholders to ensure planned vs actual delivery aligns with the project programme
  • Oversee Site Managers, ensuring that works are delivered right first time
  • Ensure that all early warnings are submitted and compensation events submitted
  • Proactively identify risks, issues, and inefficiencies, implementing practical solutions
  • Drive productivity improvements across workstreams and teams
  • Monitor site performance and provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and outputs
  • Ensure compliance with clients standards and SHEQ requirements

Project Manager Requirements:

  • Proven managerial experience working on water mains replacement projects with a strong problem-solving mindset
  • Ideally qualified with SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor and Temporary Works
  • Ability to interpret and challenge construction programmes and sequencing
  • Good IT skills including Excel

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Posted: July 29th, 2026