Project Manager
il y a 3 jours
Leighton Buzzard
Project Manager Location: Stewkley (Thames Water) Business Unit: Infrastructure Company: J Coffey Infrastructure Division About J Coffey J Coffey is a leading construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure and building projects across the UK. With a commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, we partner with public and private clients to bring vital infrastructure to life - especially in the UK water sector, where resilience, compliance, and sustainability are key. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in water and waste infrastructure to join our client-side delivery team, working specifically on Thames Water projects. This is a hands-on role, where you will be actively involved in the planning, coordination, and management of projects from concept to completion, ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, on time, and within budget. As a client-side Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in representing the client, overseeing contractors and consultants, and maintaining close involvement on site throughout project delivery. Key Responsibilities • Act as the client’s representative in the delivery of Thames Water projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives., • Manage all stages of the project lifecycle – feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover., • Provide a visible, hands-on presence on site to monitor quality, compliance, and contractor performance., • Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, and risk registers., • Lead stakeholder engagement with Thames Water, regulatory bodies, local authorities, and communities, • Ensure projects meet all statutory, environmental, and health & safety requirements., • Produce and present clear progress reports to client leadership and stakeholders., • Manage change proactively, resolve project issues, and mitigate risks., • Champion best practice in sustainable water and waste management solutions. Key Requirements • Proven experience as a Project Manager in the water and/or waste sector, ideally with client-side delivery experience., • Strong technical knowledge of water and waste infrastructure projects., • Demonstrated ability to take a hands-on approach, with regular on-site involvement., • Excellent project planning, financial control, and reporting skills., • Familiarity with Severn Trent Water processes, standards, and governance is highly desirable., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills., • Relevant professional qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or equivalent). What We Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Career progression within a growing and respected company, • Opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects with real societal impact, • Continuous professional development and training, • Supportive team culture with a focus on collaboration and innovation