Project Manager - Utilities

Location: Preston
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Utilities / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

About the Company

This organisation operates within the utilities and infrastructure sector, delivering a range of civil engineering projects across water and utility networks. Their work covers everything from treatment works upgrades through to pipeline and infrastructure schemes.

They have a steady pipeline of secured work, typically delivering projects in the £1m to £5m range. The business has a practical, delivery-focused culture where projects are managed closely and standards are kept high across safety, quality and client relationships.

You will be joining a team that values experience, accountability and clear communication, with a strong focus on doing projects properly rather than cutting corners.

About the Role

This Project Manager role is suited to someone who is comfortable operating in a client-facing position while still staying close to site delivery. You will be overseeing multiple projects at once, typically ranging from £1.2m to £4m within the utilities and water sector.

The role involves coordinating across site teams, clients and design functions to ensure projects run smoothly from start through to completion. You will not be tied to one site, instead managing several schemes and making sure standards are maintained across all of them.

This position has been created due to continued project wins and an increasing workload, so there is a clear need for someone who can take ownership of projects and support ongoing growth.

The key responsibilities for this Project Manager role are:

Manage multiple utilities and infrastructure projects from pre-start to completion
Act as the main point of contact for clients across all assigned projects
Coordinate with design teams to review and manage design outputs
Oversee site teams to ensure safe and efficient project delivery
Monitor programme, cost and progress across projects
Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout delivery
Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to stakeholders
Support planning and coordination of upcoming works

Experience required for this Project Manager role are:

Experience working as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager within utilities or civil engineering
Strong background in water or utilities projects
Experience managing multiple projects at the same time
Ability to manage client relationships and site teams effectively
Good understanding of health and safety and project delivery processes
SMSTS qualification (minimum requirement)

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Project Manager role are:

Experience working in a client-side or client-facing role
Knowledge of design coordination and project planning
Understanding of quality assurance processes within utilities projects
Relevant qualifications in civil engineering or construction management

Package and Benefits of the Project Manager role:

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Company car or £400 per month car allowance
Pension contributions
Private healthcare
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio
Long-term pipeline of secured work