Project Manager
Location: Thames Valley (Reading)
Rate: Up to £600 per day
Contract Length: 6 months+
We're looking for an experienced Senior Electrical ICA Project Manager to lead the delivery of multiple £500k+ electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (ICA) schemes within the UK water sector, based in the Thames Valley (Reading) area.
This is a long-term contract offering the opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of projects from initial award and mobilisation through to installation, commissioning and final handover. You'll be responsible for driving project delivery, managing commercial performance, coordinating specialist engineering teams and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring all schemes are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background, with proven experience delivering electrical and ICA projects within the water or wastewater industry, alongside the ability to manage multiple schemes concurrently and drive successful outcomes in a client-facing environment.
What You'll Be Doing
·Managing the full project lifecycle for multiple £500k+ electrical and ICA schemes, from award and mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.
·Leading the delivery of electrical installations, instrumentation, control systems and associated automation works across water and wastewater projects.
·Coordinating electrical engineers, ICA specialists, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
·Developing and managing project programmes, resource plans, cost forecasts and budgets to achieve key milestones and commercial targets.
·Taking ownership of project financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, change management and identification of commercial opportunities.
·Acting as the key point of contact for clients, operational teams and internal stakeholders, maintaining strong working relationships throughout delivery.
·Managing project risks, technical issues and programme constraints, implementing effective mitigation plans to maintain progress.
·Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, environmental requirements, quality standards and relevant water industry specifications.
·Overseeing electrical and ICA installation, testing, commissioning and integration activities to ensure systems are delivered ready for operational use.
·Managing project documentation, progress reporting, technical submissions and final handover packs.
·Driving a proactive safety culture and ensuring all works are delivered in line with company procedures and client requirements.
What We're Looking For
·Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager, Electrical Project Manager or ICA Project Manager within the UK water or wastewater sector.
·Strong electrical engineering knowledge, with demonstrable experience delivering electrical and/or ICA schemes.
·Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, ideally with individual scheme values of £500k or above.
·A track record of delivering projects from initial award through to installation, commissioning and handover.
·Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, cost forecasting, programme control and change management.
·Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, specialist subcontractors and supply chain partners.
·Excellent client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
·A relevant electrical engineering qualification, such as a degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent industry experience.
·A full UK driving licence
