Project Manager : Water Consultancy

About the Opportunity

Project Manager

Location: Durham (Hybrid)

Salary: GBP50,000 - GBP68,000

Are you an experienced Project Manager ready to lead utilities programmes with greater ownership and regional influence? This Project Manager opportunity in Durham offers hybrid working, client exposure and progression within a growing infrastructure consultancy.

A fast-growing consultancy is seeking a Project Manager to join its Customer Programmes team, delivering projects across the water and wider utilities sector. This Project Manager role will see you take full responsibility for projects from contract award through to completion, ensuring delivery against scope, time, cost and quality targets.

As a Project Manager, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage commercial performance and maintain strong stakeholder relationships. The position offers autonomy, accountability and the chance to mentor junior colleagues while strengthening your profile as a capable Project Manager within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead successful delivery of assigned water and utilities projects
• Manage risks, issues and mitigation strategies
• Oversee contract compliance and financial control
• Plan and allocate project resources effectively
• Produce regular client and internal performance reports
• Support client relationship development and future opportunities

About You

Candidate requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within water or utilities
• Strong stakeholder and client management skills
• APM qualification or equivalent
• Familiarity with NEC contracts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and reporting tools

Benefits

This organisation offers hybrid working, structured career development and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, bonus and professional membership support. The salary for this Project Manager role is GBP50,000 - GBP68,000, reflecting experience and responsibility within a supportive and ambitious team.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

About Company

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years recruitment experience.