Project Manager

This Project Manager role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead major water infrastructure framework projects based out of Bristol, serving schemes across the wider South West. You will oversee end-to-end project delivery from initial design through to site construction and handover while driving high safety and quality standards.

• Manage the full lifecycle of water projects to scope, schedule, budget, and safety criteria.

• Lead multidisciplinary design, engineering, and commercial teams to achieve flawless project execution.

• Implement proactive risk management, cost-saving strategies, and value engineering throughout delivery phases.

• Maintain strong client relationships by reporting on financial updates, project milestones, and performance metrics.

You are an experienced infrastructure professional with a proven track record of delivering projects across clean or wastewater environments. Your commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership style allow you to manage project streams efficiently across regional sites.

• Demonstrate direct experience managing infrastructure projects within either potable water or wastewater sectors.

• Hold a valid UK driving licence and possess existing, unrestricted right to work in the UK.

• Showcase robust commercial acumen, including precise budget forecasting, cost control, and reporting skills.

• Possess exceptional leadership and communication skills to motivate site teams and manage senior client stakeholders.

Our client is a premier Tier 1 contractor dedicated to cultivating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive working culture across all operations. Their teams excel through innovation and collaboration, ensuring every professional receives the support needed to build a rewarding career.

• Join a values-driven business accredited for its commitment to equal opportunity and workplace diversity.

• Benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support a healthy, realistic work and life balance.

• Access comprehensive mentoring schemes, professional accreditation support, and continuous career development.

• Work within a stable, long-term framework environment backed by significant national infrastructure investment.

Joining our client secures your place on major long-term framework agreements that provide career stability and clear paths for professional advancement. You will play a vital role in delivering sustainable, high-profile infrastructure schemes that benefit local communities.

• Secure a permanent, full-time position backed by continuous long-term regional investment.

• Receive a competitive compensation package including an annual bonus scheme, car scheme, and private health cover.

• Enjoy a flexible holiday structure with generous annual leave and options to purchase additional time off.

• Gain access to employee stock purchase programs, long-service awards, and specialized wellness support plans.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

key responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of water projects to scope, schedule, budget, and safety criteria
• Lead multidisciplinary design, engineering, and commercial teams to achieve flawless project execution
• Implement proactive risk management, cost-saving strategies, and value engineering throughout delivery phases
• Maintain strong client relationships by reporting on financial updates, project milestones, and performance metrics

skills

water

qualifications

primavera 6

education

BEng civil engineering