Project Manager - Water

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Freelance) – Water Sector Location: Regional (UK) Rate: £450–£525 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: Ongoing Freelance Assignment A leading regional main contractor in the water sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of a wastewater treatment works upgrade. This is a long-term freelance opportunity offering a competitive day rate with confirmed Outside IR35 status. The Role You will take ownership of a range of upgrade works on a wastewater treatment plant, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. The scheme includes a variety of civil and process-related works, requiring strong 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 wastewater treatment works upgrade 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 (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 in a fast-paced project environment What’s on Offer * £450–£525 per day * Outside IR35 (confirmed) * Long-term, ongoing pipeline of work * Opportunity to work with a respected regional contractor on critical infrastructure projects If you are a Project Manager with a strong multidisciplinary civils background and experience delivering water sector schemes, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term freelance role