Role: Project Manager (Water sector)

Area: Midlands / National (Fully remote)

Position: Full time / Permanent

Salary: £55k plus car plus bonus plus excellent benefits

About the Project Manager role:

We are looking for an experienced and commercially aware Project Manager to oversee a range of plumbing remedials, AMR installations, underground leak repairs, water efficiency projects and associated civils works across commercial environments nationwide.

This is a hands-on role managing projects from quotation through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. You will manage a small internal team alongside specialist subcontractors and play a key role in driving operational performance, customer satisfaction and future growth opportunities.

The role is primarily home based, with regular travel to customer sites and occasional visits to regional offices as required.

Key Responsibilities for the Project Manager:

Project Delivery

Manage plumbing remedial, AMR and submeter installation projects from initial quotation through to completion
Oversee underground leak repairs, new water supply installations and remedial works on private commercial water infrastructure
Ensure all works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards
Monitor project costs, timelines and customer communication throughout the project lifecycle

Subcontractor & Resource Management

Manage subcontractor performance, compliance and quality standards
Coordinate internal field resources and plumbing teams across multiple projects
Support operational planning, scheduling and resource allocation
Obtain and assess subcontractor quotations to ensure cost-effective delivery

Customer & Operational Support

Maintain strong communication with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
Resolve technical and operational issues relating to plumbing, metering, leak repair and water efficiency services
Identify opportunities for additional works and service improvements
Support the wider business as a subject matter expert within your specialist area

Health & Safety

Ensure compliance with RAMS, company procedures and health & safety legislation
Promote a positive safety culture across all projects and field activities
Ensure safe systems of work are consistently followed

Systems & Tools

Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook
Internal project and operational systems

About You

Proven experience managing plumbing, civils or water infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of water regulations, CDM regulations and commercial project delivery
Experience managing subcontractors and field-based teams
Commercially aware with strong organisational and project management skills
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong IT literacy and attention to detail
Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary with excellent benefits
Home-based role with autonomy and flexibility
Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting projects
Career development within a growing and forward-thinking business
Supportive environment where continuous improvement and new ideas are encouraged

If you are an experienced Project Manager within the water sector looking for a role where you can make a real impact across operational delivery and future growth, we would love to hear from you.

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