Project Manager – Drainage

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Drainage Project Manager to lead and deliver CCTV & Jetting drainage projects across both rail and non-rail sectors.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in drainage survey, design, construction, and management, with proven expertise in delivering projects to high standards, on time, and within budget. This role requires a proactive leader with excellent organisational skills and a deep understanding of drainage challenges in diverse infrastructure settings.

Purpose of the Role

Project Management: Oversee the end-to-end management of drainage projects from planning, design, and construction to project close-out, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards.

• Lead communications and relationships with clients and their stakeholders.
• Ensure that all projects comply with Health and Safety Regulations and CDM requirements.
• Produce Risk Assessments, Method Statements and COSHH for all allocated schemes.

Comprehensive Drainage Services: Provide expert drainage solutions for some of the UK’s most prominent transport and infrastructure projects, contributing to groundbreaking and impactful work.

Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and review for drainage solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards, environmental regulations, and safety requirements

Overseeing Project Delivery and Design Assurance: Ensure the successful delivery and quality assurance of a diverse range of rail drainage projects, maintaining high technical standards throughout.

Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships, and representing the organisation in client progress meetings.

Team Leadership and Development: Manage and mentor a team of rail drainage engineers, supporting their technical growth and ensuring optimal resource allocation across various projects.

Project Manager Requirements

• Proven experience in managing Rail and Highway infrastructure projects.
• Experience in working with drainage systems, including CCTV Inspections, Jetting, maintenance and repair and a strong understanding with the related risk and challenges.
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Chartered Engineer and/or Project Manager (or working towards accreditation)
• Expertise in implementing and managing best practice project management methodologies.
• Comprehensive understanding of pre- and post-contract project management responsibilities.
• Experience and understanding of Drainage Industry Standards (Rail & Non-rail).
• Seeks to continuously improve outputs for the benefit of the business. Constantly raises the standard and quality of work, benchmarking against best practice.
• Excellent communication skills, building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of WinCan or similar software.
• PTS/ CSCS