Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Water Infrastructure

Tamworth (4 days on site)
Competitive salary DOE

Yolk Recruitment are supporting a growing UK infrastructure consultancy with the recruitment of multiple Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to deliver capital projects within a major regulated water framework in Tamworth. This is a long-term, permanent opportunity to work client-side on complex water and bioresources programmes while joining a business that is scaling rapidly and offering genuine progression.

This role is ideal for experienced Water Project Managers who want consultancy exposure with the security of permanent employment and the opportunity to progress into senior leadership roles as the business grows.

The Opportunity

You will be embedded within a major water utility programme, leading and managing clean water, wastewater or bioresources capital projects. These are established framework roles, not short-term contract placements, offering stability and continuity of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of water infrastructure capital projects
• NEC3 / NEC4 ECC contract administration
• Client-side contract management and commercial oversight
• Budget management and cost forecasting
• Manage Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events
• Risk identification and mitigation planning
• Lead contractor engagement and stakeholder collaboration
• Ensure project governance and commercial records are maintained
• Support tender preparation and evaluation (pre-contract activities)
• Oversee final accounts and post-project reviews

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities (where applicable)

• Manage multiple projects or larger value schemes
• Mentor and support junior Project Managers
• Drive efficiencies and programme improvements
• Engage senior stakeholders across the delivery team

About You

• Strong UK water industry experience within the last 5 years (essential)
• Experience in clean water, wastewater or bioresources projects
• Proven NEC3 or NEC4 contract management experience
• Experience working client-side, contractor or JV environments
• Right to work in the UK

Why Apply?

• Permanent role within a high-growth infrastructure consultancy
• Long-term secured framework work
• Clear progression opportunities.
• Open leadership culture and strong professional development support
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly scaling business