Project Manager - Water Sector

Overview

As a Project Manager at Stantec, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex, multi-disciplinary water sector projects across all stages of the project lifecycle. You'll work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role is particularly well suited to individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to delivering excellent client service. The position can be based at our offices in London or High Wycombe.

In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of water sector projects, ensuring they align with client expectations and adhere to Stantec's Project Management Framework. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders. A key part of your responsibilities will include identifying and mitigating risks early, addressing issues proactively to keep projects on track.

You will also manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure both financial and operational targets are met. Regular reporting will be required, and you'll prepare and present updates and documentation to a range of internal and external audiences.

Supporting the development of junior team members through coaching and mentoring is also an important aspect of the role, contributing to the growth and strength of our wider Project Management community. Throughout all project activities, you will be expected to uphold and promote compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of water sector projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and the Project Management Framework.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks early and address issues proactively to keep projects on track.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to meet financial and operational targets.
• Prepare and present regular updates and documentation to internal and external audiences.
• Coach and mentor junior team members to support the growth of the Project Management community.
• Uphold and promote compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across all activities.

About You / Qualifications

• You must have experience in the Water industry and prior project management experience is essential.
• Industry-recognised project management qualification such as the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or similar.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines and building successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; demonstrated track record in project management and proactive risk management.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and client service, with ambition to contribute to growth within the sector.