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Project Manager (Water Sector)

Edinburgh, gbFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Client-side project management for water sector capital investment projects, covering the full lifecycle from inception and design through procurement, tendering, and site delivery.

Role type

Senior IC Project Manager (Water Infrastructure)

Builds

Flood risk management and coastal protection infrastructure projects for the Environment Agency

Domain

Water industry / Civil Engineering / Public Sector

Required skills

Water industry project management, NEC contract administration (PSC/ECC), stakeholder management, risk management, schedule management, cost management, quality management, team leadership, business development support

Preferred skills

APM PMQ or PRINCE2 qualification, Chartered membership (APM/CIOB), NEC ECC Accreditation

Technologies

NEC4 contract management systems, digital project management tools

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver capital investment projects from inception to commissioning; Support procurement strategies and tender documentation; Administer NEC contracts; Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve disputes; Mentor graduates and apprentices; Support business development opportunities

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC