J3A Recruitment
Project Manager

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Project Managers – Water Sector, Greater Manchester
Up to £70,000
Company car or 10% car allowance
Enhanced allowance for electric vehicles
Company-wide bonus scheme
24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell days
J3A Recruitment is supporting an established civil engineering and utilities contractor with the appointment of three Project Managers across Greater Manchester.
These positions will take responsibility for delivering civil engineering projects within the water sector, managing schemes safely, efficiently and in line with programme, commercial, and quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover
- Leading site teams, subcontractors, and operational resources
- Maintaining strong health, safety, quality, and environmental standards
- Managing programmes, costs, contract administration, and site records
- Working closely with clients, designers, commercial teams, and delivery partners
- Supporting NEC contract compliance, variations, and progress reporting
- Driving projects towards a safe, high-quality, and zero-defect completion
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We’re looking for experienced civil engineering professionals who can lead from the front and maintain strong relationships with both clients and site teams.
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- At least five years’ site management or supervisory experience
- Civil engineering or water-sector project experience
- SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid
- A construction-related HNC, HND, or degree
- Knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM Regulations
- Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills
- A full UK driving licence
Temporary Works Supervisor and SEATS qualifications would be advantageous but aren’t essential.
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