Project Manager

About The Role

GRAHAM is a leading provider of integrated Facilities Management and construction services, delivering high - quality, compliant and sustainable solutions across the public and private sectors, with extensive experience in the UK water and utilities industry.

As part of GRAHAM's contracted service delivery for Yorkshire Water, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and support the delivery of, planned works, minor works and small capital projects across Yorkshire Water's diverse and geographically dispersed asset portfolio.

The role will involve managing works across operational and non - operational assets, including water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, service reservoirs, depots, laboratories, offices and associated buildings and structures.

Projects will be delivered under JCT forms of contract (including Measured Term, Minor Works and traditional construction contracts), with values ranging from minor works packages through to larger planned and project - based activities.

Working within live, highly regulated and safety-critical operational environments, the Project Manager will liaise closely with Yorkshire Water operational teams, asset owners, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in full compliance with contractual, statutory and regulatory obligations.

• Reporting to: Projects Director

• Location: West Midlands

• Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

• Benefits: Up to 36 days paid annual leave / Excellent Company Pension / Free Life Assurance - 6 times annual salary / Training and Development / Discounted Private Health Care Scheme / Discounted Gym Membership

The Project Manager shall:
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of minor works and project works across the Yorkshire Water estate, from instruction through to completion and handover
• Deliver works under JCT contractual arrangements, ensuring full compliance with contract conditions, instructions, valuations, variations and final account processes
• Coordinate and manage self-delivery teams, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants, including building fabric, civils, mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Plan, programme and sequence works, developing and maintaining appropriate programmes, short-term plans and progress reporting in line with contract and client requirements
• Administer contractual change control, including variations, extensions of time, loss and expense submissions and commercial evaluations in line with JCT procedures
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems, including CDM Regulations and Yorkshire Water site-specific safety rules
• Fulfil Principal Contractor duties where applicable and ensure safe delivery of works within live operational environments
• Take ownership of commercial performance, including cost forecasting, value control, risk and opportunity management throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor and control time, cost, quality and resources, ensuring delivery within agreed response times, budgets and performance targets
• Procure, manage and assess subcontractor performance, competence and compliance in line with GRAHAM and Yorkshire Water requirements
• Act as the primary operational interface with Yorkshire Water stakeholders, including asset managers, site operations teams and framework managers
• Chair and attend progress meetings, safety briefings and stakeholder reviews, ensuring accurate reporting and auditable project records
• Maintain robust project, commercial and quality documentation in accordance with JCT, Yorkshire Water and internal governance standards
• Manage works within live, operational and occupied environments, ensuring minimal disruption to critical water and wastewater operations
• Oversee testing, commissioning, certification, snagging, defects management and final account close-out
• Compile and submit complete handover information, including as-built records, certification, asset data and O&M documentation
• Support delivery of sustainability, environmental and social value commitments, aligned with Yorkshire Water and GRAHAM objectives
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation and best practice across maintenance and project delivery
• Positively represent and promote GRAHAM's values, brand and professional standing within the water sector

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

About You

Essential Criteria

1. SMSTS qualification
2. NVQ Level 6 or 7 (or equivalent) in Construction or Project Management
3. Proven experience as a Project Manager within hard FM, maintenance, civils or construction environments
4. Demonstrable experience delivering works under JCT forms of contract
5. Strong understanding of JCT commercial management, including variations, extensions of time and final accounts
6. Experience managing reactive maintenance, planned works, minor works and small projects
7. Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations with strong health & safety leadership
8. Experience working within live, operational or safety-critical environments
9. Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with effective cost and programme control
10. Proficient in Microsoft Office and project planning tools
11. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with client operational teams

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience working within the water, wastewater, utilities or regulated infrastructure sectors
2. Experience delivering works for a water company or AMP framework
3. CSCS Black Manager's Card
4. Membership of, or working towards, a professional body (MCIOB, RICS, APM)
5. Experience supporting environmental compliance, sustainability and social value initiatives

Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently under represented in our industry.


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