Location: Sheffield
Position: Project Manager
Industry: Water / Utilities / Infrastructure
Job type: Freelance

About the Role

Linear Recruitment and looking for an experienced and driven temporary Project Manager to join the team, delivering a range of projects across Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire region.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in the water industry who can successfully manage projects from initial planning and design through to delivery and completion.

You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards, while building strong relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of multiple projects across the Sheffield and South Yorkshire area.
• Oversee projects from inception through to completion, ensuring deadlines, budgets and quality expectations are met.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety legislation, industry standards and water industry regulations.
• Manage project budgets, programmes, resources and reporting.
• Attend client meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience working as a Project Manager within the water industry.
• A strong understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure, networks or associated utilities projects.
• Experience managing projects, budgets, programmes and site-based teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• In date tickets – CSCS / CPCS, SMSTS, 1st Aid at work (essential)
• EUSR Shea Water (Desirable)