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Project Manager


Company : J3a Recruitment


Location : Reading, South East


Created : 2025-05-14


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Project Manager Water Industry | Up to 80,000 Car Allowance 33 Days Holiday Location: Sites across the South East (Thames & Southern Water schemes) Sector: Water / MEICA / SCADA / Electrical / Instrumentation Salary: Up to 75,000Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.- 80,000 DOE Car Allowance 25 Days Holiday BHs Were working with a well-respected specialist contractor thats busier than ever and with Southern and Thames Water workloads climbing fast as we move deeper into AMP8, theyre only getting busier.Theyre on the lookout for a sharp, hands-on Project Manager who knows how to take control of MEICA-led projects from start to finish.You'll be running a range of schemes (anything from 1K to 500K) across the Water industry, covering electrical, instrumentation, controls, SCADA and telemetry (with a sprinkle of civils and mechanical thrown in).This isnt a sit-behind-a-desk kind of role.Youll be visiting sites, working with subbies, managing clients, and keeping projects running smoothly from concept to commissioning.Expect autonomy, variety, and the chance to really make your mark.What Youll Be Doing: Leading multiple MEICA projects from cradle to grave Managing project scoping, surveys, design input, resource planning, budgeting, procurement, and client updates Juggling competing priorities, shifting deadlines, and commercial targets Working closely with internal teams and subcontractors Ensuring Health & Safety and project compliance is watertight What Youll Need Strong electrical background ideally with controls / SCADA experience Previous exposure to the UK Water industry (bonus if youve worked on AMP frameworks) Solid communication, organisation, and leadership skills The ability to get the job done with minimal fuss someone who thrives under pressure Perks Salary up to 80,000 DOE Car allowance 25 days holiday bank holidays Fast-growing workload = long-term security Good people, good culture, no fluff