Description Costain are working with United Utilities (UU) on a framework agreement to provide overall management and execution of the larger-scale on-site asset maintenance activities across the Northwest region. The framework provides project management and supplementary engineering services to manage and deliver diverse works across the project life-cycle, optimising operation of water, wastewater and bioresources. Individual project values typically range between £10k - £3M with varying degrees of complexity. We are looking for an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Project Manager to join the Framework team and drive quality delivery. The Project Manager will support the delivery of planned and reactive water, wastewater and bioresources projects across the UU region, develop key relationships with UU operational personnel, supply chain partners and promote a team spirit environment. The role will require experience of both design and delivery of water, wastewater, bioresources projects in the mechanical and electrical space. Responsibilities General Management Manage mechanical & electrical procurement, installation and commissioning activities of a portfolio of Water, Wastewater and/or Bioresources projects across both planned projects and reactive needs Ensure the highest standards of safety and environmental protection are consistently maintained Ensure projects are delivered to the applicable United Utilities engineering standards and specifications Ensure that delivery is supported from feasibility to project completion Contribute to the oversight of overall programme and costs Liaison with the design team to ensure all mechanical and electrical interfaces are covered on the projects Leadership, line management and development of project engineering resource, including the shaping of the team and development of talent Client Facing Build and maintain relationships with equivalent grade and other managers within the Client organisation Contributing to reports and other briefings to client management on the portfolio of projects. Technical Responsible for ensuring technical governance across the project life cycle Read and analyse project programmes [Primavera P6] and other key schedule documentation Ensure procurement, installation and commissioning is progressed in line with the project schedule whilst ensuring adequate oversight to protect Costain’s commercial position Input into commissioning plan and commissioning meetings Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Review supply chain performance against Costain KPIs and ensure the supply chain remains compliant with the Framework Management Plan, framework and project HASEMPs and all site-specific agreed procedures Implement and refresh initiatives to improve behaviours relating to SHEQ Conversant with Electrical Safety on site, DSEAR and permit to work system requirements Provide leadership to create a safety culture to ensure Zero LTI and RIDDOR Incidents Qualifications Significant experience preferably in the water industry in a multi-project delivery management role Significant experience in working with existing water and wastewater treatment works and processes on mechanical and electrical plant and equipment Significant experience of managing a variety of contractual arrangements, competitive tendering, partnering and frameworks Skills, knowledge and experience of CDM and construction management Strong project delivery and people management and leadership skills Strong technical understanding of water and wastewater treatment Problem-solving skills and ability to provide solutions The ability to be agile in approach and manage resources / tasks efficiently and effectively, in a dynamic delivery environment Good understanding of site delivery and buildability Good communication and interpersonal skills Essential HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline Preferred APM or PRINCE2 qualified SMSTS and CSCS qualifications