Project Manager

OverviewCostain have won extensive work across the water sector this year to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by United Utilities as one of 7 partners to the Enterprise, delivering £5.5bn of projects in the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) between 2025 - 2030, and AMP 9 (2030 - 2035). Our scope is to provide project management, design, construction and commissioning services on design and build schemes throughout the North West and Cumbria region covered by United Utilities. Projects vary in value, covering both infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets on water and wastewater sites with wider Enterprise partners.The Project Manager will support the delivery of planned work across the United Utilities (UU) region and develop key relationships with UU operational personnel, supply chain partners and wider Enterprise Partners. The role will require experience of both design and delivery of water projects with the successful individual either responsible for the delivery of one major project or a portfolio of smaller projects.ResponsibilitiesLeadership, line management and development of site teamsProvide whole life oversight and accountability for the successful completion of projects and services, through design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and handoverEnsure supply chain remain compliant with the framework management planProvide Leadership to create a safety culture to ensure Zero LTI and RIDDOR IncidentsEnsure a commercial focus with a high level of challenge on project scope and choosing efficient delivery strategiesEnsure all stakeholders within the Enterprise are engaged at strategic & operational levels and supportive of the projects and services and their potential impactsEnsure consistent and reliable reporting of project/services performanceEnsure key project and programme risks are identified early, and mitigated where possibleQualificationsPrevious experience of managing multidisciplinary projects including Civils and MEICA (preferably in the water sector)Strong track record of delivery of project programmesKnowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal trainingAbility to build trusted relationships with key client stakeholders, within your team and across the Framework & Costain groupComputer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software)Good communication and interpersonal skillsRelevant CSCS cardHNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering disciplineSMSTS qualification#LI-JA1About UsCostain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview.A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.For more details please go to the Disability Confident website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign #J-18808-Ljbffr