Project Manager

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Car Allowance Location: Portsmouth Contract: Full-Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week About Us IWS M&E mitigates and manages risk from mechanical and electrical failures for a wide range of customers in the public and private sectors throughout the UK. An established Principle Contractor and Designer within the MEICA Process sector, IWS M&E’s specialisms include pump diagnostics and refurbishment, turn-key project management, chemical dosing and control, and plant and infrastructure maintenance with emergency response. The Role As a Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of multiple capital engineering projects for key water industry clients across the Southern region. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while managing stakeholder relationships and driving performance against key project KPIs. This is an exciting opportunity to support major infrastructure investment programmes and contribute to the continued growth of IWS M&E within the water sector. Key Responsibilities Providing Project Management to number of projects in the region based on NEC3 / 4 contracts Work closely with the IWS M&E Commercial team to provide timely updates for; Forecasting, Early Warnings, Change Control and Compensation Events Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, internal governance, processes, and commitment to our ‘Staying safe together’ Health & Safety values Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned engineering, design and operational support to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new projects. Project programme management, ensuring monthly programme submissions for projects Attending and supporting client meetings Building rapport with the client capital and operational teams What You’ll Need Works to our valves of being “Professional, Trusted, Impactful & Community focused” Able to thrive in an ever-changing environment Experienced in the water the sector Excellent organisational, planning, and decision‑making skills Enjoys working with people and building strong working relationships Track record of delivering projects Have budget and financial management experience Working knowledge of CDM Regulations & duties, and NEC Contracts Strong Problem-solving skills with an enthusiastic commitment to deliver excellent customer service What You’ll Get In Return Family-Friendly Leave Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days. Financial & Life Assurance Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options. Health & Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents. Lifestyle & Perks Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers. Professional Development Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities Inclusion & Belonging Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more. Performance & Recognition Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards. Flexibility & Opportunities Your working area will be local to the region, and we provide flexibility for location, start and finish times to support family life (subject to line manager agreement). Company Car Option for a company car, Salary Sacrifice scheme, or ‘cash for cars’ equivalent At South Staffordshire Group, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.