Senior Project Manager

Costain Group PLC

Senior Project Manager driving quality delivery for water projects at Costain. Collaborating with operational and supply chain partners across the Northumbrian Water region.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeStockton-on-Tees • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and delivering complex projects within the water sector, with a strong focus on building relationships and effective communication. Proficient in construction contract law and project management methodologies, ensuring successful project outcomes.

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Project ManagementConstruction Contract LawRelationship BuildingDelivery Focused LeadershipNEC PM Accreditation

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Hard Skills

Project DeliveryFramework ManagementConstruction ManagementDocument ControlPrimavera SoftwareMS WordMS ExcelHNC/HND in EngineeringSMSTS QualificationAPMP Certification

Soft Skills

Good CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Document Control SystemPrimavera Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CSCS CardSMSTS QualificationNEC PM AccreditationAPMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Water SectorUK InfrastructureProject ProgrammesOperational LeadershipSupply Chain Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the delivery of planned work across the Northumbrian Water region.
Develop key relationships within Northumbrian Water operational personnel, supply chain partners and wider Enterprise Partners.
Responsible for the delivery of one major project or a portfolio of smaller projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced operational, delivery focused leader
Significant amount of practical experience where you have successfully managed and delivered a framework of multiple projects of a complex or critical nature, on major UK infrastructure schemes (preferably in the water sector)
Strong track record of delivery of project programmes
Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training
Ability to build trusted relationships with key client stakeholders, within your team and across the Framework & Costain group
Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software)
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Relevant CSCS card
HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline
SMSTS qualification
NEC PM accreditation (preferred)
Association of Project Management APMP (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
Select, lead, direct, and develop a high-performing team of project managers & project/area delivery team(s) within your portfolio of projects.
Supporting the development of pre-construction planning for new scope of works.
Establish excellent relationships with Costain and Client teams.
As an operational leader, promote a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement, both within your team and across the framework service.
Provide whole life oversight and accountability for the successful delivery of projects and services, through design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and handover as required.
Actively champion wellbeing, safety and environment performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the project portfolio and throughout your team.
Provide leadership to create a safety culture to ensure Zero LTI and RIDDOR Incidents.
Work closely with the commercial & supply chain team, ensuring engagement from tender through to delivery to achieve commercial performance requirements.
Champion the use of our performance and operational data and digital tools available to drive operational decisions and performance.