Senior Project Manager - Utilities

Avove is proud to be a key delivery partner to United Utilities, supporting the design and delivery of essential clean water and wastewater infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects across the Northwest. As our programme continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager — ideally someone with previous water/wastewater experience in the water utility industry — to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple projects across the account.This is a key leadership role where you will guide a team of Project Managers, collaborate with supply chain partners, and work closely with United Utilities, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery.What you’ll be doing...Leading and developing Project Managers to maximise performanceOverseeing delivery and financial performance across a portfolio of workIdentifying risks early and implementing corrective actionsPlanning, coordinating and supervising all project activitiesEnsuring compliance with Avove’s Work Together, Safe Together ethosManaging change control, commercial inputs and supplier quotationsEnsuring project scope, design acceptance and risk management plans are in placeMaintaining quality assurance and consistent application of proceduresBuilding strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal teamsConducting site visits, attending management meetings and providing expert solutionsSigning off supply chain work and contributing to final accountsAbout you...Previous experience in the water/wastewater sector within the water utility industryProven experience managing large‑scale, complex projects end‑to‑endStrong leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholdersSolid understanding of programme delivery processes and HSEQ legislationFinancially aware with experience managing and controlling budgetsPractical knowledge of NEC forms of contractExperience managing, coaching and developing teamsSMSTS, Prince2/APMP and a full UK driving licenceHNC/Degree, NEBOSH/IOSH or NEC PMA accreditationWhat’s in it for you...25 days holiday plus bank holidaysCompany car or car allowanceCompany pension schemeLife assurancePrivate GP helpline & Health Cash PlanAvove Discount SchemeFamily‑friendly policiesA selection of lifestyle benefit optionsFinancial wellbeing programmeEmployee assistance programme and onsite mental health first aidersVolunteering days and charity matched givingAbout Avove...Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. We specialise in the design, maintenance and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to long‑term investment in training, development and modern equipment to support high‑quality, reliable service delivery.We are an equal opportunities employer...We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and empowered to be their authentic selves.