Project Manager

Finlay Jude Associates

  • Southampton
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Finlay Jude Associates are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Project Manager to strengthen their Delivery team. This role will be site-based in Testwood with hybrid working available.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major contractor and lead the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary projects within the water sector.As Project Manager, you will report directly to the Senior Project Manager. Your primary responsibility will be to manage the design, construction, commissioning and delivery of contracts, ensuring they are completed to specification, on time, within budget, and without compromising health, safety, or quality. You will also play a key role in client satisfaction and maintaining strong relationships across all stakeholders.Key Responsibilities;
  • Promote exceptional safety standards and quality delivery across direct and subcontracted teams.
  • Ensure the Business Management System (BMS) is implemented throughout project delivery, from tender handover to completion.
  • Build and maintain positive client, joint venture, and supplier relationships.
  • Plan and manage projects, reviewing and approving the Project Execution Plan (PEP), and monitoring progress against it.
  • Ensure construction plans and method statements are prepared, approved, and implemented before works commence.
  • Oversee contract completion, ensuring all project records are accurate and available.
  • Manage project risks, opportunities, costs, and forecasts in a proactive and timely manner.
  • Ensure sufficient resources and trained personnel are available and aligned to their responsibilities.
  • Lead on commercial aspects, ensuring accurate forecasting and effective cost control.
  • Deliver projects in line with governance processes and present at key reviews.
  • Maintain strong technical knowledge across disciplines relevant to water and wastewater design and build projects.
  • Represent the business professionally in all interactions with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Champion continuous improvement, professional development, and industry best practice.
Essential:
  • Proven Project Management experience delivering multi-disciplinary design and construction projects (ideally in the water industry).
  • Degree or equivalent in Construction, Commercial, or Engineering discipline.
  • Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.
  • Strong communicator, confident in working with clients, stakeholders, and end users.
  • Delivery-focused with the ability to motivate and manage multi-disciplinary teams to meet time, cost, and quality targets.
  • Solid experience in project delivery, planning, and commercial management.
  • Knowledge of Construction Contracts (NEC and/or IChemE).
  • Risk & Opportunity Management experience.
  • Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety.
  • Civil engineering background.
Desirable:
  • Experience delivering water and wastewater treatment plant projects.
  • Chartered status with a recognised engineering, commercial, or construction institution.
  • NEC Project Manager Accreditation.
Established in 2012 by an experienced, dedicated professional with a passion for recruitment. Finlay Jude has developed a team of consultants with combined recruitment experience of over 60 years.

Finlay Jude Associates