Project Manager

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Project Manager - Permanent
Location: West Ham, East London
Region: Southern Region
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum
Start Date: 21/04/2025
Vacancy ID: 973
Closing Date: 05/12/2025 (subject to early closure upon sufficient applications)
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a permanent basis, managing a technically complex remediation project in East London for Thames Water.
This role offers a rare opportunity to take ownership of the Manor Road NOS7 and NOS8 remediation packages, overseeing all phases from design and pre-construction through to delivery and handover. The scope includes the remediation of 2 bridge structures and 5 trunk sewer barrels across both road and rail spans.
You'll lead a multidisciplinary team and work in close collaboration with client stakeholders, consultants, and internal delivery teams, helping shape one of the region's most significant infrastructure rehabilitation projects.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project delivery of the Manor Road remediation packages to programme, budget, and quality standards
• Manage a team of Sub Agents, Site Engineers, and support staff
• Oversee design coordination, stakeholder engagement, and procurement strategy
• Ensure that all necessary permits, consents, and approvals are in place before site works commence
• Develop and monitor programmes, risk registers, and cost forecasts
• Interface directly with the client (Thames Water) and represent the project at senior meetings
• Drive high standards in health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance
• Maintain project performance reporting and ensure alignment with internal controls and KPIs
• Work closely with commercial, planning, and supply chain teams to maximise value and reduce risk

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering or water infrastructure projects as a Project Manager
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, CDM regulations, and cost/programme management
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Ability to lead technically complex packages from design to completion
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• CSCS card
• Leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary site teams

Desirable Qualifications & Training:

• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely
• Temporary Works Coordinator training
• Confined space entry supervision
• Lift planning/co-ordination experience
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6