Project Manager - South

Astute's Power team is partnering with leading Waste Management Company a to recruit a Project Manager to work on a Deposit Return Scheme across the South of England.

Location: Hybrid - South West and Midlands
Employment: Permanent or Contract
Salary: 60,000- 70,000
Contract Rate: Approximately 500- 550/day, Inside IR35
Benefits: Private healthcare + car allowance/bonus package for permanent appointment
Start: ASAP
Project Duration: 15 years

Key skills

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle on behalf of the client, from project definition and procurement through to delivery and completion.
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including managing compensation events, contractual compliance, programme reviews, and project timelines.
• Coordinate planning, permitting, operations, councils, and stakeholders to ensure successful project approvals and delivery.
• Develop project scope, works information, tender packs, budgets, schedules, and cost forecasts across M&E, civils, and infrastructure works.
• Oversee site operations, contractor performance, health & safety compliance, quality standards, and adherence to legal/building regulations.
• Manage project reporting, financial control, risk registers, stakeholder communication, and problem resolution to ensure efficient project execution.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Project Manager role

• WFH with frequent travel to sites across Mildands and South West

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