Project Manager - Water

  • ABS Commercial Solutions
  • Jul 23, 2025
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Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager - Clean Water Capital Delivery (Contract)
Location: Preston / North West England (Hybrid/Site-Based)
Contract Type: Temporary - Contract Position
Rate: 350 - 450 per day (Outside IR35)
Duration: 6 months initially (with potential extension)

Are you a driven Project Manager looking to make a lasting impact on the UK's water infrastructure? We're looking for someone with the experience and ambition to lead and deliver a range of clean water projects across the North West.

This is an opportunity to be part of a business that plays a vital role in improving, renewing, and safeguarding critical water networks for future generations. You'll work in a team that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement - all while being supported in your own career growth.



About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic clean water capital delivery team on a contract basis. You'll lead the end-to-end delivery of water infrastructure projects across the North West - including mains renewals, pipe maintenance, and network upgrades.

This role is ideal for a contractor with strong utilities or water sector experience, looking to add value to critical infrastructure programmes.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the planning, delivery, and handover of clean water projects

  • Deliver works using techniques such as slip lining, pipe bursting, and open cut

  • Maintain programme delivery to time, cost, quality, and safety standards

  • Oversee contractor performance and stakeholder engagement

  • Interpret and review project designs, challenging and advising where necessary

  • Ensure all activities comply with SHE and regulatory requirements



Requirements:

  • Proven experience managing clean water or utilities projects

  • Knowledge of mains renewal techniques and construction methods

  • SMSTS or equivalent H&S qualification

  • Understanding of NEC contract frameworks

  • Strong focus on safety, quality, and delivery

  • Full UK driving licence



Contract Details & Benefits:

  • Day rate: 350- 450 per day (Outside IR35)

  • Initial term: 6 months, likely extension based on performance and workload

  • Location: Preston/North West - travel to site required

  • Flexible working (hybrid/site-based)

  • Supportive team environment with smooth onboarding process

Interested?
Apply today to be part of delivering essential infrastructure projects with long-term impact.