Project Manager - Water

Project Manager - Water Sector at Stantec

Leeds office (hybrid working, a few minutes from Leeds train station with easy public transport links).

Stantec is an industry‑leading consultancy within the Water Sector. We are involved in a huge variety of projects across the sector – including water resources, wastewater networks and treatment, water treatment and supply, flood mitigation and other specialist areas. Our success has helped us grow as an organisation and this new opportunity is part of this growth.

As a Project Manager you will work closely with our multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects at every stage of the project lifecycle. You will build close relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to cost, and to a high level of quality. Excellent client service is a key expectation of our Project Managers.

You will be responsible for a portfolio of water sector projects and will need to be proactive in identifying and mitigating potential risks across these projects. You will also work toward ensuring project success by managing project budgets and resources effectively.

As a member of the Project Management community at Stantec you will be supported to keep developing your career. All of our Project Managers are enrolled on a programme of discipline‑specific training and we can also provide support for those looking to gain further external qualifications (such as the APM’s PMQ).

• Prior experience of project management – ideally working as a Project Manager within the Water industry.
• Industry recognised project management qualification such as the APM’s Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or similar.
• Experience of managing multiple deadlines and building successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track record of successful project management and a demonstrated proactive approach to risk management and mitigation.
• Passion for innovation and client service, with ambitions to tackle a range of challenges as the team looks to continue its growth within the sector.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Business Consulting and Services