Project Manager

Job Description:

Project Manager
Location: Nationwide
Employment type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development and progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental health support and counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club covering supermarkets, phone bills, gyms and more
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role…
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning and leading the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects for Ipsum Water England and Wales Ltd. You will act as the key interface between Operations and the business, ensuring safe, efficient and high?quality project delivery.

You will:

• Develop, promote and maintain a strong safety culture
• Take accountability for all aspects of project delivery across a portfolio worth approximately £3m per year
• Manage commercial budgets and ensure delivery within financial targets
• Lead and mentor multi?functional teams to achieve Time, Cost and Quality objectives
• Build strong working relationships with the leadership team and Clients
• Identify additional opportunities, supporting Clients in scoping future needs
• Manage risks, issues and change at programme level
• Maintain resource plans to ensure appropriate capability and capacity
• Review performance and report monthly to the Framework Manager and senior leaders
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance
• Manage supply chain relationships and act as the escalation point for performance issues
• Develop and implement stakeholder management and escalation plans
• Ensure project delivery against agreed Time, Cost and Quality targets

About you…
We’re looking for someone who can operate effectively at both a programme and strategic level.

You will have:

• Previous experience in a Project Management role
• A degree or equivalent in Utilities Management, Project Management or a related discipline
• Ideally a professional qualification such as CEng, MICE or MCIOB
• A full UK driving licence
• A proven track record of delivering project portfolios and managing different contractual arrangements

You will also bring:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to respond to unexpected challenges
• Solid commercial, financial and analytical skills
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• A professional, organised and self?motivated approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when needed

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities…
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Next steps…
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Careers Team for more information.