Lanesra Technical Recruitment
Longthorpe, Cambridgeshire
Position: Senior Construction Manager - Water Location: Peterborough (Hybrid Working) Salary Guide: 90,000 - 100,000 Plus Bonus, Car/Allowance & Excellent Package Our client is a Tier 1 D&B Contractor operating predominantly in the water industry who have been awarded a programme of work to deliver non-infrastructure water and wastewater projects for Anglian Water and they are recruiting for a Senior Construction Manager/Head of Construction to help deliver these projects. In this role you will oversee the management of quality, cost and timely delivery of all construction activity carried out on multiple sites through the leadership of Site Managers and on-site resources. With over 800 projects to deliver you will work on either Water/Water Recycling Non-Infrastructure or Infrastructure programme areas with responsibility for a programme of work valued at over 150m per year. Responsibilities will include: Lead and develop high-performing construction delivery teams, promoting collaboration, safety and continuous improvement. Oversee construction strategy and delivery across multiple complex projects, ensuring they're completed safely, on time and within budget. Drive innovation and new ways of working through the supply chain - improving safety, quality and efficiency. Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Anglian Water, delivery partners and external suppliers. Lead cost control and resource planning to maximise value and performance across all programmes. Champion health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental excellence, fostering a zero-accident culture. Promote inclusion, fairness and respect across all teams and partners. Skills, Qualifications & Experience: An experienced construction leader with a passion for delivering complex infrastructure projects. Significant experience in large-scale construction management - ideally within the water, utilities or infrastructure sector. A deep understanding of construction techniques, engineering processes, and project planning. Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and engage multidisciplinary teams. Proven experience managing budgets, contracts, and stakeholder relationships. A forward-thinking approach - open to innovation, collaboration and change.
Position: Senior Construction Manager - Water Location: Peterborough (Hybrid Working) Salary Guide: 90,000 - 100,000 Plus Bonus, Car/Allowance & Excellent Package Our client is a Tier 1 D&B Contractor operating predominantly in the water industry who have been awarded a programme of work to deliver non-infrastructure water and wastewater projects for Anglian Water and they are recruiting for a Senior Construction Manager/Head of Construction to help deliver these projects. In this role you will oversee the management of quality, cost and timely delivery of all construction activity carried out on multiple sites through the leadership of Site Managers and on-site resources. With over 800 projects to deliver you will work on either Water/Water Recycling Non-Infrastructure or Infrastructure programme areas with responsibility for a programme of work valued at over 150m per year. Responsibilities will include: Lead and develop high-performing construction delivery teams, promoting collaboration, safety and continuous improvement. Oversee construction strategy and delivery across multiple complex projects, ensuring they're completed safely, on time and within budget. Drive innovation and new ways of working through the supply chain - improving safety, quality and efficiency. Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Anglian Water, delivery partners and external suppliers. Lead cost control and resource planning to maximise value and performance across all programmes. Champion health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental excellence, fostering a zero-accident culture. Promote inclusion, fairness and respect across all teams and partners. Skills, Qualifications & Experience: An experienced construction leader with a passion for delivering complex infrastructure projects. Significant experience in large-scale construction management - ideally within the water, utilities or infrastructure sector. A deep understanding of construction techniques, engineering processes, and project planning. Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and engage multidisciplinary teams. Proven experience managing budgets, contracts, and stakeholder relationships. A forward-thinking approach - open to innovation, collaboration and change.
Lanesra Technical Recruitment
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Position: Project Manager Location: B ristol with hybrid working available Salary: 70-80k (Neg DOE), car/allowance, bonus and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,400 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting eight long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. Project: Working on a number of new water treatment projects across the Bristol Water area. The Role: Report directly to the Senior Project Manager or Operations Manager and your role will be to manage the design, construction, commissioning and putting to work of contracts. Ensure they are completed in the most efficient manner to the specification, within the time required and within the tender estimate without risk to the health and safety of all concerned while ensuring good customer satisfaction Responsibilities: Promote exceptional safety and delivery quality standards to direct and subcontracted work force. Ensuring that the BMS is implemented at all stages throughout the project delivery process, i.e from tender handover to final completion. Maintain good client relationships at all levels. Ensure good relationships are maintained with joint venture partners and suppliers. Ensure sufficient trained personnel are available for the project. Planning projects, including reviewing and approving the Project Execution Plan (PEP), and then monitoring and controlling the delivery of projects. Ensure that appropriately detailed construction plans and method statements are prepared, in place and approved prior to commencement of activities. Ensure at contract completion that all records referred to in the PEP are complete and available. Ensure that all site non-conformities are reported and approximate costs identified. Ensure all commercial aspects of the project are managed in a timely and proactive way giving accurate forecast and estimates. Have detailed working knowledge and experience of project management practices from scheme conception through to end user acceptance. Understand and implement the quality, safety and environmental policies and targets Experience: Essential: Project Management experience in managing multi-disciplinary design and construction projects, ideally within the water industry. Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction, commercial, or engineering related discipline. Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent Excellent oral and written communicator with the ability to work in close partnership with clients, stakeholders, and end users. Must be delivery driven with the ability to set targets and manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives. Experience in project delivery Strategic, operational, technical and management skills Knowledge of Construction Contracts, ideally NEC and/or IChemE, with ability to negotiate and administer them. Risk & Opportunity Management experience Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety Desirable: Experience in water and waste water treatment plants Chartered with and engineering, commercial, or construction institution NEC Project Manager Accreditation Package includes: A competitive salary, car/car allowance (level dependent) Bonus (level dependent) 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance and many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc. Key Words: Senior Project Engineer Project Engineering Project Management Project Manager Project Delivery Project Execution Subcontractor Management Procurement Commissioning Contract programme Subcontract performance MEICA M&E Civils Civil Engineering Design & Build Construction Contracts Contractual Conditions of Contract NEC IChemE Risk Management Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Wastewater Sewage Utilities Power Generation Power Sector Nuclear Energy Sector Energy from Waste Infrastructure Thames Water Southern Water South East Water Affinity Water AMP 7 AMP 8
Position: Project Manager Location: B ristol with hybrid working available Salary: 70-80k (Neg DOE), car/allowance, bonus and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,400 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting eight long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. Project: Working on a number of new water treatment projects across the Bristol Water area. The Role: Report directly to the Senior Project Manager or Operations Manager and your role will be to manage the design, construction, commissioning and putting to work of contracts. Ensure they are completed in the most efficient manner to the specification, within the time required and within the tender estimate without risk to the health and safety of all concerned while ensuring good customer satisfaction Responsibilities: Promote exceptional safety and delivery quality standards to direct and subcontracted work force. Ensuring that the BMS is implemented at all stages throughout the project delivery process, i.e from tender handover to final completion. Maintain good client relationships at all levels. Ensure good relationships are maintained with joint venture partners and suppliers. Ensure sufficient trained personnel are available for the project. Planning projects, including reviewing and approving the Project Execution Plan (PEP), and then monitoring and controlling the delivery of projects. Ensure that appropriately detailed construction plans and method statements are prepared, in place and approved prior to commencement of activities. Ensure at contract completion that all records referred to in the PEP are complete and available. Ensure that all site non-conformities are reported and approximate costs identified. Ensure all commercial aspects of the project are managed in a timely and proactive way giving accurate forecast and estimates. Have detailed working knowledge and experience of project management practices from scheme conception through to end user acceptance. Understand and implement the quality, safety and environmental policies and targets Experience: Essential: Project Management experience in managing multi-disciplinary design and construction projects, ideally within the water industry. Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction, commercial, or engineering related discipline. Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent Excellent oral and written communicator with the ability to work in close partnership with clients, stakeholders, and end users. Must be delivery driven with the ability to set targets and manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives. Experience in project delivery Strategic, operational, technical and management skills Knowledge of Construction Contracts, ideally NEC and/or IChemE, with ability to negotiate and administer them. Risk & Opportunity Management experience Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety Desirable: Experience in water and waste water treatment plants Chartered with and engineering, commercial, or construction institution NEC Project Manager Accreditation Package includes: A competitive salary, car/car allowance (level dependent) Bonus (level dependent) 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance and many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc. Key Words: Senior Project Engineer Project Engineering Project Management Project Manager Project Delivery Project Execution Subcontractor Management Procurement Commissioning Contract programme Subcontract performance MEICA M&E Civils Civil Engineering Design & Build Construction Contracts Contractual Conditions of Contract NEC IChemE Risk Management Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Wastewater Sewage Utilities Power Generation Power Sector Nuclear Energy Sector Energy from Waste Infrastructure Thames Water Southern Water South East Water Affinity Water AMP 7 AMP 8
Lanesra Technical Recruitment
Position: Project Director Location: Ashton-under-Lyne with hybrid working available Salary: (Apply online only)k (Neg DOE), car/allowance, bonus and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Director based near Ashton-under-Lyne working on the United Utilities framework. You will report directly to the Regional Operations Director, and you will have full accountability for the successful delivery of a high-value, high risk wastewater treatment project involving multi stakeholders, delivered under NEC4. You will drive the integration of multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex Wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. From early-stage design through to commissioning and handover, your leadership will be key to achieving best-in-class outcomes across programme, cost, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance Project Scope: Provide a new Storm Treatment Facility and large scale Activated Sludge Treatment facility to an existing WwTW, with a total Design and Build value circa 70m- 100m.The project will be delivered in a phased approach. The Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) Stage started January 2025, working towards agreeing the process solution and preferred outline design by December 2025 before entering into Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC) targeting site works starting in January 2026. Responsibilities: Strategic Project Leadership Provide overall direction and strategic leadership for large-scale Design & Build Water and Wastewater projects, aligning delivery with client and regulatory requirements (e.g., Ofwat, EA, DWI). Define and execute project delivery strategies, construction methodologies, and governance structures. Lead integrated design and delivery teams, ensuring collaboration between engineering, construction, commercial, commissioning and environmental functions. Design Management & Technical Assurance Oversee early-stage design development, feasibility studies, optioneering, and value engineering. Ensure robust technical solutions that meet asset performance, sustainability, and regulatory requirements. Champion the use of digital design tools and ensure design buildability. Construction Delivery & Programme Control Drive the execution of construction works through effective planning, contractor coordination, and performance management. Ensure alignment of construction activities with design intent, project milestones, and safety protocols. Maintain visibility on critical path activities, commissioning schedules, and final handover to operations teams. Commercial & Contract Management Full accountability for budget management and cost control across all project phases. Administer D&B contracts (typically NEC3/NEC4) and manage risk allocation, change control, and dispute resolution. Lead commercial negotiations, procurement strategy, and contractor/supplier engagement. Stakeholder Engagement & Client Interface Act as the senior representative to clients, framework partners, statutory bodies, and key internal stakeholders. Build and maintain trusted relationships with Water Companies, Joint Venture partners, and delivery consortia. Lead stakeholder forums, site tours, community engagement, and client reporting. Experience: Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering or a related field. Extensive experience as a Project Manager and strong experience as a Project Director or equivalent leadership role Strong understanding of UK water sector frameworks (e.g., AMP7/AMP8), CDM 2015, and regulatory bodies (Ofwat, EA, DWI) High-level strategic thinking and the ability to deliver complex projects under time, budget, and regulatory pressure. Leadership of integrated design and construction teams across multidisciplinary project environments. Deep commercial knowledge including NEC3/NEC4 contracts, alliance models, and risk management. Strong technical acumen with the ability to challenge and guide design and engineering solutions. Excellent stakeholder management and communication at board, JV, and operational levels. Desirable: CEng, MICE, MIET, or equivalent professional membership. Experience working within or alongside major water companies. Familiarity with modern construction technologies, digital twins, and smart infrastructure Package includes: A competitive salary, bonus, car/car allowance 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance and many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc. Key Words: Project Manager Senior Project Manager Project Management Project Delivery Project Director Project Execution Design & Build Construction Contracts Contractual NEC Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Wastewater Sewage Utilities Power Generation Power Sector Nuclear Energy Sector Energy from Waste Infrastructure Anaerobic Digestion Project Planning Risk Management
Position: Project Director Location: Ashton-under-Lyne with hybrid working available Salary: (Apply online only)k (Neg DOE), car/allowance, bonus and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Director based near Ashton-under-Lyne working on the United Utilities framework. You will report directly to the Regional Operations Director, and you will have full accountability for the successful delivery of a high-value, high risk wastewater treatment project involving multi stakeholders, delivered under NEC4. You will drive the integration of multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex Wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. From early-stage design through to commissioning and handover, your leadership will be key to achieving best-in-class outcomes across programme, cost, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance Project Scope: Provide a new Storm Treatment Facility and large scale Activated Sludge Treatment facility to an existing WwTW, with a total Design and Build value circa 70m- 100m.The project will be delivered in a phased approach. The Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) Stage started January 2025, working towards agreeing the process solution and preferred outline design by December 2025 before entering into Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC) targeting site works starting in January 2026. Responsibilities: Strategic Project Leadership Provide overall direction and strategic leadership for large-scale Design & Build Water and Wastewater projects, aligning delivery with client and regulatory requirements (e.g., Ofwat, EA, DWI). Define and execute project delivery strategies, construction methodologies, and governance structures. Lead integrated design and delivery teams, ensuring collaboration between engineering, construction, commercial, commissioning and environmental functions. Design Management & Technical Assurance Oversee early-stage design development, feasibility studies, optioneering, and value engineering. Ensure robust technical solutions that meet asset performance, sustainability, and regulatory requirements. Champion the use of digital design tools and ensure design buildability. Construction Delivery & Programme Control Drive the execution of construction works through effective planning, contractor coordination, and performance management. Ensure alignment of construction activities with design intent, project milestones, and safety protocols. Maintain visibility on critical path activities, commissioning schedules, and final handover to operations teams. Commercial & Contract Management Full accountability for budget management and cost control across all project phases. Administer D&B contracts (typically NEC3/NEC4) and manage risk allocation, change control, and dispute resolution. Lead commercial negotiations, procurement strategy, and contractor/supplier engagement. Stakeholder Engagement & Client Interface Act as the senior representative to clients, framework partners, statutory bodies, and key internal stakeholders. Build and maintain trusted relationships with Water Companies, Joint Venture partners, and delivery consortia. Lead stakeholder forums, site tours, community engagement, and client reporting. Experience: Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering or a related field. Extensive experience as a Project Manager and strong experience as a Project Director or equivalent leadership role Strong understanding of UK water sector frameworks (e.g., AMP7/AMP8), CDM 2015, and regulatory bodies (Ofwat, EA, DWI) High-level strategic thinking and the ability to deliver complex projects under time, budget, and regulatory pressure. Leadership of integrated design and construction teams across multidisciplinary project environments. Deep commercial knowledge including NEC3/NEC4 contracts, alliance models, and risk management. Strong technical acumen with the ability to challenge and guide design and engineering solutions. Excellent stakeholder management and communication at board, JV, and operational levels. Desirable: CEng, MICE, MIET, or equivalent professional membership. Experience working within or alongside major water companies. Familiarity with modern construction technologies, digital twins, and smart infrastructure Package includes: A competitive salary, bonus, car/car allowance 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance and many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc. Key Words: Project Manager Senior Project Manager Project Management Project Delivery Project Director Project Execution Design & Build Construction Contracts Contractual NEC Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Wastewater Sewage Utilities Power Generation Power Sector Nuclear Energy Sector Energy from Waste Infrastructure Anaerobic Digestion Project Planning Risk Management
