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Project Manager - Water & Environment Infrastructure \nLocation: North West (Lancaster / Cumbria Region) \nSalary: Up to Dependent on Experience.\n\nAre you an experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge in the Water sector?\n\nOur client, a leading main contractor within the water and environmental sector, is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join their team, initially on a contract basis with the opportunity to move into a permanent role for the right candidate. \nThis is an excellent opportunity to work across a range of water, flood defence, and environmental infrastructure projects, supporting the delivery of vital upgrades across the North West, including schemes for the Environment Agency and United Utilities.\n\nAbout the Role: \nAs a Project Manager, you will oversee a programme of infrastructure works including rising mains, flood alleviation, river engineering, and coastal defence schemes across the North West region.\n\nYou will be responsible for managing multiple projects from inception through to completion, ensuring safe, efficient, and right-first-time delivery. You will lead a team of delivery professionals and act as the primary point of contact for the client and wider project stakeholders, including local authorities, environmental bodies, highways authorities, and client operations teams.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nDevelop comprehensive project plans covering scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets across multiple schemes\nCoordinate and monitor project activities, ensuring timely execution and achievement of objectives\nImplement effective project management methodologies and best practices to optimise performance\nAttend project start-up meetings and liaise regularly with the P6 planning team to maintain up-to-date programmes\nAllocate and manage project resources effectively to maximise productivity and minimise waste\nEnsure compliance with client requirements, environmental regulations, and industry standards, including permits and licences\nSkills, Experience, and Knowledge:\n\nProven project management experience within the Water, Utilities, or Environmental sector\nStrong knowledge of project management techniques including resource management, cost planning, monitoring, and programme management\nExperience delivering flood defence, river, coastal, or heavy civils schemes is highly desirable\nAwareness of both clean and wastewater networks\nExcellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills\nAbility to work across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment\nWhat's on Offer:\n\nInitial contract role with a strong temp-to-perm opportunity\nCompetitive salary\nOpportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure and environmental projects\nCareer progression opportunities within a growing sector\nIf interested, please apply with your updated CV and we will be in touch with suitable candidates.

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