Ridge and Partners LLP
Project Manager
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Project Management Role in Water and Regulated Utilities
We are expanding our Project Management team within the Water and Regulated Utilities sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to lead and deliver projects that support major UK water utilities and environmental programmes. You will play a key role in delivering small to medium-sized projects and supporting senior colleagues on complex programmes.
What You Need to Do to Be Effective in This Role
- Take ownership of small to medium-sized water infrastructure projects from inception to close-out.
- Lead allocation of actions, track progress, and report against contractual milestones.
- Support senior project managers on major programmes for clients such as Thames Water, Environment Agency, and other regulated utilities.
- Set up and maintain project management plans, document control systems, and reporting dashboards.
- Monitor project performance and proactively communicate deviations to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements and client governance processes.
- Engage with stakeholders across utilities, contractors, and internal teams to maintain strong relationships.
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The Skills and Experience You Need to Have for This Role
- Project Delivery: 3-5 years’ experience managing small to medium-sized projects from inception to close-out, including planning, scheduling, cost control, and reporting.
- Sector Knowledge: Experience working in the water industry or with regulated utilities, with awareness of governance requirements, compliance standards, and sector-specific delivery models.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication and reporting skills, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
- Technical Awareness: Understanding of water infrastructure projects and regulatory requirements, including CDM and Health & Safety compliance.
- Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management platforms (e.g. MS Project, Primavera P6), with familiarity in reporting tools such as Power BI and document control systems like SharePoint.
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Additional Experience That Would Be Beneficial Includes
- Consultancy-side project management experience.
- Previous involvement in Environment Agency or water utility projects.
- Basic understanding of design management and NEC contract administration.
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or related field.
- Professional qualifications such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent.
- Working towards chartership (ChPP, CEng, MRICS) is desirable.
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