Project Manager (Clean Water bias)
Manchester area, United Kingdom
The ideal candidate will work within our NAV sector to oversee the safe, compliant, installation of water infrastructure for new residential and commercial developments.
Key Responsibilities
Project Managing and overseeing the safe, compliant installation of the clients infrastructure in line with Water Regulations, Industry and Safety Standards.
Implementing NAV water process for Delivery and Regulation departments including Water Adoption Agreement (Self Lay Agreement)
Consulting with our Business Development Managers to ensure the project is passed through to Delivery and to then take ownership of the Project.
Check that the contractors carry the relevant accreditations to conduct the works (WIRS etc).
Provide guidance and advice to SLP/ICP/Developer, and their contractors, throughout the duration of the project.
Function as the first point of escalation for ICP/SLP partners and customers, should the need arise.
Ensure relevant works are in line with the Construction Programmes and provide regular updates where necessary
Ensure SLP/ICP designs follow the Water Industry Regulations to allow full design approval by the company appointed design resource/consultants.
Review any design variations and assist where necessary
Produce regular progress reports, and updates, for each project and submit to the Operations Team.
Be responsible for providing accurate forecasts for “water on” and end user connections as required by the business reporting timelines and budget activities
Arrange regular site visits to audit, and document, the infrastructure installation works ensuring compliance with all relevant water utility legislations.
Complete regular Risk Assessments and POWRA’s in line with Company policies.
Attend site for all commissioning works to advise and document any issues
Collate all relevant regulatory documentation from client – REG 5, Water Efficiency, Water Adoption Agreements, New Connection Agreements, Vesting Certificates, Plot to Postal etc.
Responsible for procurement of meters and ensure timely meter fits in line with future connections
Regular monthly meetings with Senior Water Project Manager to discuss ongoing schemes, updates and address any potential queries/issues/work delays
Manage project snagging works to satisfactory completion standards
Working with the Asset Management department to ensure that new assets are handed over, in a timely manner, with all relevant required data.
About You
Knowledge and experience of working in the clean water industry (essential)
Knowledge/understanding of the NAV industry (preferred)
Knowledge and experience of the Water Design Process (preferred)
Knowledge and experience of working with DNO’s / IDNO’s and Self Lay Providers (essential)
Understanding of water regulatory standards and the compliance process
Proven history of Project Management
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes
Adaptability and an eagerness to learn.
The ability to be flexible in terms of time, location, and activity.
Ability to foresee problems and identify workable solutions or step in to ensure the problem is eradicated at the earliest opportunity.