Project Manager - Water Treatment Upgrade (Civils & FRC)

Location: Droitwich
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Employment Type: Permanent (PAYE or CIS)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established civil engineering subcontractor delivering complex reinforced concrete (FRC), temporary works, and heavy civils projects across the UK. Specialising in water treatment infrastructure, highways, bridges, and large-scale industrial works, they are recognised for their technical expertise, problem-solving approach, and precision in execution.

With a hands-on approach to project delivery, they work closely with Tier 1 contractors and public sector clients, providing full turnkey solutions from pre-construction through to completion. Their expertise in FRC, temporary works design, deep drainage, and complex groundworks ensures the successful delivery of high-risk, high-value projects in challenging environments.

The Role - Project Manager (Civils & FRC - Water Treatment Upgrade Works)

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of a £6 million water treatment upgrade project in Droitwich. The scheme involves extensive reinforced concrete structures (FRC), deep drainage, large-scale excavation, complex temporary works, and heavy groundworks.

This role requires a technically strong and commercially astute leader who can manage programme delivery, risk mitigation, and subcontractor coordination while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

* Full project lifecycle management, ensuring strict adherence to programme, budget, and contractual obligations

* Oversee large-scale FRC structures, including reinforced concrete tanks, bund walls, slabs, retaining structures, and plant bases

* Lead on all temporary works coordination, including formwork, falsework, and propping systems to support critical structures

* Manage deep drainage works, large-diameter pipe installations, excavation, and ground stabilisation techniques

* Ensure strict health, safety, and environmental compliance, embedding best practices across all phases of the project

* Direct and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners, ensuring efficient sequencing of works and programme alignment

* Manage cost control, procurement schedules, and contractual obligations, ensuring financial targets are met

* Act as the primary point of contact for Tier 1 contractors, design teams, and client representatives, ensuring smooth stakeholder management

* Identify and resolve engineering challenges, collaborating with temporary works designers and structural engineers to ensure buildability

* Drive high standards of workmanship, ensuring quality benchmarks are met through structured QA/QC processes

Key Requirements

* CSCS Black/Gold Card

* SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

* CITB Temporary Works Coordinator Certification

* AP (Appointed Person) Blue Card

* First Aid Certification

* Strong background in water treatment infrastructure, reinforced concrete structures (FRC), and complex temporary works

* Proven experience managing high-value civils projects, with expertise in formwork, falsework, and in-situ concrete solutions

* Ability to drive programme efficiency, manage high-risk activities, and lead multidisciplinary teams on-site

* Strong commercial awareness, with experience in budget control, procurement, and contract administration

* Track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and to specification within live, operational environments

* Ability to liaise confidently with engineers, consultants, and regulatory authorities, ensuring technical and compliance requirements are met

What's on Offer

* Lead a £6m+ water treatment upgrade project in Droitwich, with full project ownership and autonomy

* Work with an established civil engineering specialist delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK

* Competitive salary with performance-related incentives

* Company vehicle and fuel card

* 25 days holiday plus paid charity days

* Pension scheme and private healthcare

* Strong career progression opportunities within a growing and highly respected contractor

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in water treatment, reinforced concrete (FRC), and heavy civil engineering, this is a unique opportunity to lead a technically demanding project with a contractor known for delivering high-profile, complex infrastructure schemes.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Fairmead is acting as a recruitment partner for this role on behalf of a valued client. Due to confidentiality, further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates