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Costain Group PLC

Project Manager

Costain Group PLC

. Create and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary project team .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing multidisciplinary projects within the water sector, ensuring compliance with governance requirements and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Proficient in project lifecycle management, cost forecasting, and risk management while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Project Lifecycle ManagementStakeholder ManagementCost ForecastingSMSTS QualificationCivil Engineering Experience

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Hard Skills
Project ManagementRisk ManagementChange ManagementCost ManagementMultidisciplinary Project DeliveryWater Infrastructure ExperienceLinear Project ManagementGovernance ComplianceHealth and Safety StandardsConstructability Reviews
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipCollaborationContinuous Improvement Mindset
Tools & Technologies
Primavera SoftwareMS WordMS ExcelDocument Control SystemsP6
Certifications & Qualifications
HNC/HND or Degree in Civil EngineeringRelevant CSCS CardSMSTS Qualification
Industry Keywords
Water SectorCivilsMEICAInfrastructure ProjectsMulti-Contractor ManagementStakeholder EngagementUtility CompaniesStatutory AuthoritiesConstruction ManagementZero-Accident Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Create and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary project team
  • Translate programme-level strategy into project outcomes
  • Manage team resources, performance and output
  • Develop collaborative relationships with Anglian Water stakeholders and supply chain partners
  • Manage the full project lifecycle from enabling and construction through handover, sign-off and post-handover warranty issues
  • Comply with governance requirements and support Senior PM governance boards
  • Maintain accurate cost forecasts and mitigate or report cost variances
  • Manage scheme-level risk and change, escalating as required
  • Ensure projects are accurately planned and updated in P6 and SAP
  • Lead peer and constructability reviews
  • Drive continuous improvement and consistent health and safety standards
  • Maintain a zero-accident culture

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • HNC/HND or degree qualified in Civil / MEICA / Construction Management
  • SMSTS qualification
  • Relevant CSCS card
  • Previous experience managing multidisciplinary projects including Civils and MEICA, preferably in the water sector
  • Experience leading and delivering large-scale water infrastructure or linear projects
  • Experience leading multi-contractor, multi-disciplined teams
  • Experience in stakeholder management with customers, clients, site operators, landowners, utility companies and statutory authorities
  • Ability to deliver against tight budgets through programme development, risk and opportunity management, production and innovation
  • Computer competence in MS Word, Excel, document control systems and Primavera software
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills