Project Manager - Water

Freelance Project Manager – Derbyshire Location: Derbyshire Contract: Freelance Rate: £450 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Start: ASAP We’re currently looking for an experienced Freelance Project Manager to join a highly…

Outside IR35 Construction
Pay rate £425 – £475/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 24 September 2026

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Freelance Project Manager – Derbyshire

Location: Derbyshire
Contract: Freelance
Rate: £450 per day
IR35: Outside IR35
Start: ASAP

We’re currently looking for an experienced Freelance Project Manager to join a highly regarded main contractor within the water sector, overseeing six new small schemes across Derbyshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a brilliant, well-established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects and looking after its people.

The Role

As Project Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the successful delivery of six small schemes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Managing the delivery of multiple small water-sector schemes across Derbyshire

* Taking ownership of programmes, budgets and project performance

* Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, designers and stakeholders

* Managing health, safety, quality and environmental requirements

* Monitoring progress and resolving project issues

* Maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships

* Ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements

About You

We’re looking for a confident and experienced Project Manager with:

* Previous water-sector experience

* Experience managing multiple projects or schemes simultaneously

* A strong understanding of project delivery, programme and commercial management

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

* The ability to work autonomously and take ownership

* Relevant project management and construction experience

What's on Offer

* £450 per day

* Outside IR35

* Immediate start available

* Multiple schemes across Derbyshire

* Opportunity to work with a fantastic main contractor

* A varied role with plenty of autonomy and responsibility

If you're an experienced Project Manager with water-sector experience and are available for a new freelance opportunity, we'd love to hear from you

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