Project Manager in Bristol, Gloucestershire

Project Manager

Water & Infrastructure | Bristol / South West | Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join the infrastructure division of a leading UK contractor, delivering a portfolio of essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the South West.

Working as part of a long-term regional framework, you'll take responsibility for delivering a varied programme of projects, working closely with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and internal delivery teams.

This is a great opportunity to join an established infrastructure business with a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to developing its people.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of allocated projects from initial planning through to completion and handover.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects to ensure delivery against agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.

• Taking ownership of project scope, planning, resources and overall delivery.

• Leading and coordinating site teams, engineers, subcontractors and supply chain partners.

• Monitoring project costs, financial performance, forecasts and commercial risks.

• Ensuring projects are delivered safely and in accordance with company procedures and industry regulations.

• Reviewing and overseeing project management plans, construction methodologies and health and safety documentation.

• Managing client relationships and maintaining regular communication with key stakeholders.

• Identifying and managing project risks, opportunities and changes.

• Monitoring progress and reporting performance against programme and budget.

• Driving high standards of quality, environmental performance and customer satisfaction.

• Supporting continuous improvement and contributing to the development of the wider framework team.

About You

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.

• Ideally experienced in water, wastewater or utilities-related projects.

• Strong understanding of project planning, programme management and commercial control.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.

• Good knowledge of health and safety, quality and environmental requirements.

• Confident managing client relationships and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• Commercially aware, with the ability to manage budgets, forecasts and project reporting.

• Relevant construction or project management qualification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position with an established UK infrastructure contractor.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days.

• Company pension scheme.

• Annual bonus scheme.

• Flexible and family-friendly working policies.

• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development.

• Employee recognition and long-service awards.

• Access to additional benefits including cycle-to-work and share-save schemes.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining a well-established infrastructure team delivering essential projects that support the resilience and performance of water and wastewater networks across the region.

If you're an experienced Project Manager looking for a long-term opportunity with a major infrastructure contractor and a strong regional workload, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply to Dan at Sphere today for a confidential discussion.