Project Manager - Sewage Treatment and Pipeline

Position: Project Manager - Sewage Treatment and Pipeline (Contract)
Location: North West Leicestershire

The Opportunity
I am supporting a tier 1 contractor on a major infrastructure upgrade designed to improve environmental resilience and long‑term regional sustainability. This multi‑year programme involves the design, coordination and delivery of a large‑scale pipeline and associated civil engineering works, interfacing closely with multiple landowners, stakeholders and statutory bodies.

As Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, timely and compliant delivery of this complex infrastructure scheme. You will oversee planning, programme management, contractor supervision, stakeholder engagement and on‑site coordination across a geographically dispersed route.

Key Responsibilities

Lead project planning, programming and delivery across a multi‑site linear infrastructure scheme.
Manage contractors, engineering teams and project partners to ensure works align with scope, quality and statutory requirements.
Oversee risk management, cost control, reporting and progress tracking.
Coordinate with landowners, local authorities and environmental bodies.
Ensure strict compliance with CDM regulations, health and safety standards, and environmental commitments.
Prepare and review project documentation, method statements and progress reports.
Support issue resolution, change control and programme mitigation

Proven experience delivering large civil engineering, utilities, pipeline or linear infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction‑phase H&S management.
Demonstrable experience managing contractors, design teams and multiple stakeholders.
Ability to resolve technical, operational and stakeholder issues in fast‑moving environments.

Qualifications & Training

Degree/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
CSCS - White
NEBOSH Construction Certificate
Environmental awareness (e.g., EUSR SHEA Water)
Ideal Candidate Profile

You will thrive in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment and bring a delivery‑focused, solutions‑driven approach. You will be comfortable operating across dispersed sites, managing competing priorities, and ensuring high levels of safety, quality and compliance. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with landowners, contractors and statutory bodies are essential.

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