Project Manager - Water

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Freelance) – Water Sector Location: Regional (UK) Rate: £500–£550 per day (CIS or Ltd) Contract: Ongoing Freelance Assignment A highly regarded regional main contractor in the water sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of three small wastewater treatment works, with a combined value of £8.5M. This is a long-term freelance opportunity offering a strong day rate and the chance to join a contractor with a fantastic forward pipeline of secured work. The Role You will take ownership of three concurrent wastewater treatment works schemes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. The schemes involve a mix of civil and process-related works, requiring effective coordination across multidisciplinary teams. Works are likely to include: * Pipework installation and upgrades * Reinforced concrete structures * Drainage works * Chemical dosing systems * Associated infrastructure and process improvements Key Responsibilities * Manage the full lifecycle of multiple wastewater treatment works projects * Oversee design coordination, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases * Coordinate multidisciplinary delivery across civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes * Lead and manage subcontractors, ensuring performance, quality, and compliance * Interface with designers, site teams, and client representatives * Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards * Monitor programme progress and drive delivery against key milestones * Manage project budgets, forecasts, and commercial reporting * Support testing, commissioning, and handover processes * Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively Requirements * Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within the water sector * Strong track record delivering wastewater treatment works or similar process-driven infrastructure * Experience working on multidisciplinary civils-led schemes (e.g. concrete, pipework, drainage) * Good understanding of MEICA elements and programme management within water projects * Ideally previous experience delivering projects for Severn Trent Water * Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors and complex packages * Good working knowledge of NEC contracts (or similar) * Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills * Ability to operate autonomously across multiple sites in a fast-paced environment What’s on Offer * £500–£550 per day (CIS or Ltd) * Long-term, secure pipeline of work * Opportunity to work with a well-established contractor with an excellent reputation in the water sector * Exposure to multiple projects, offering variety and continuity