Project Manager - Water Consultancy

Project ManagerLocation: Warrington (Hybrid)Salary: £50,000 - £68,000

Are you an experienced Project Manager seeking greater ownership across complex utilities programmes? This Project Manager opportunity in Warrington offers hybrid working, strong client engagement 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 carries full lifecycle responsibility, from contract award through to completion, ensuring delivery against scope, programme, quality and cost targets.

As a Project Manager, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage commercial performance and maintain effective stakeholder relationships. The position offers autonomy, accountability and the chance to mentor junior colleagues while developing further as a well-rounded Project Manager in a collaborative environment.

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

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

Why applyThis organisation offers hybrid working, structured career progression and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, bonus and professional membership support. The salary for this Project Manager role is £50,000 - £68,000, reflecting experience and responsibility within an ambitious and supportive team.

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

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.