Project Manager

Costain Group PLC

. Deliver projects and programmes across the North Norfolk region safely, on time, to budget and in line with quality, environmental and customer requirements .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale water infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with quality, environmental, and customer requirements while effectively leading multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and utilizing project management tools like P6 and SAP.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementWater Infrastructure ExperienceStakeholder ManagementSMSTS QualificationHNC/HND or Degree in Civil/MEICA/Construction Management

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Hard Skills

Project Lifecycle ManagementRisk ManagementCost ForecastingMultidisciplinary Project DeliveryProgramme Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Primavera SoftwareMS WordMS ExcelDocument Control Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

SMSTS QualificationRelevant CSCS Card

Industry Keywords

Clean Water PipelineCivilsMEICAGovernance RequirementsZero-Accident Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver projects and programmes across the North Norfolk region safely, on time, to budget and in line with quality, environmental and customer requirements
Oversee elements of a multimillion-pound strategic clean water pipeline and infrastructure project
Manage projects throughout their full lifecycle, from enabling and construction through handover, formal sign-off and post-handover warranty issues
Create and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary project team
Translate programme-level strategy into project outcomes
Utilise team resources effectively and manage performance issues
Build collaborative relationships with the project team, Anglian Water stakeholders and supply chain partners
Comply with governance requirements and support the Senior Project Manager at governance boards
Maintain accurate project cost forecasts with the Commercial team and mitigate or report cost variances
Manage scheme-level risk and change, escalating as required
Ensure projects are planned and updated accurately in P6 and SAP
Lead peer and constructability reviews
Drive continuous improvement and consistent health and safety standards toward 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
Proven ability to deliver and manage multi-disciplined work
Experience leading and delivering large-scale water infrastructure or linear projects
Experience leading multi-contractor, multi-disciplined teams
Experience in stakeholder management, including customers, clients, site operators, landowners, utility companies and statutory authorities
Ability to outperform against a tight budget through programme development, risk and opportunity management, production and innovation
Ability to build trusted relationships with key client stakeholders, team members and across the Framework and Costain group
Computer competence in MS Word, Excel, document control systems and Primavera software
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment option
Fixed-term contract option
Hybrid working arrangement
Disability Confident employer interview commitment for applicants who disclose a disability and meet minimum criteria
Individual feedback following an interview