Senior Project Manager

Posted 1 day ago by Peter Duffy Limited

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Yorkshire, Wakefield, United Kingdom, WF1 1
Job Description
Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineering (Water and Wastewater Projects)

Peter Duffy Limited, part of United Infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary water and wastewater projects.

Responsibilities
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage the delivery of multiple ongoing projects (up to £10 million in value).
  • Undertake Principal Contractor responsibilities in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations.
  • Lead the implementation of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) procedures across all projects.
  • Conduct regular health and safety site inspections and promote a proactive safety culture.
  • Manage overall project programmes, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
  • Oversee all commercial aspects, including budget management, cost control, and achieving target margins.
  • Provide line management to Site Managers, Engineers, and Site Foremen.
  • Coordinate and manage supply chain partners, resolving issues and driving performance.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders; build strong relationships and provide regular updates on project progress.
  • Chair and lead project meetings, ensuring accurate documentation of discussions, actions, and decisions.
  • Manage change control and client expectations through effective communication and risk management.
  • Collaborate with designers to develop practical, cost effective, and buildable solutions.
  • Mentor and support the professional development of project delivery teams.
  • Ensure all necessary method statements and risk assessments are in place and maintained.
  • Plan and secure resources and materials to meet delivery schedules.
Qualifications
  • Confident, proactive, and highly organized individual with a passion for delivering quality civil engineering projects.
  • Experienced project leader with a strong track record in the water industry, particularly across complex infrastructure and non infrastructure works.
  • Strong civil engineering background and familiarity with water and wastewater projects.