Civils Project Manager - Water Infrastructure Location: West Midlands (Severn Trent Water Framework) Contract £500 - £550 Per day We're working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Civils Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects across the West Midlands. This role sits within a long-term framework programme with Severn Trent Water, delivering a wide range of schemes from reactive works through to multi-million-pound infrastructure projects. Operating within this framework, you will oversee the successful delivery of technically challenging civil engineering schemes including pipelines, shafts, tunnelling and associated underground infrastructure works. This role is ideal for a senior project leader with strong underground infrastructure experience, capable of managing complex construction methodologies and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, on programme and within budget. The Role As Senior Civils Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the safe, profitable and timely delivery of major civil engineering projects within the water and utilities sector. You'll lead project teams through the full project lifecycle from planning and construction through to completion ensuring works such as pipeline installation, shaft sinking, tunnelling and deep excavation are delivered to the highest technical and safety standards. Working closely with commercial, engineering and planning teams, you'll ensure effective coordination across all aspects of project delivery while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and delivery of complex civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion Manage projects involving pipelines, shaft sinking, tunnelling and underground infrastructure works Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget Manage and coordinate site teams, engineers, subcontractors and specialist contractors Develop construction methodologies, sequencing plans and delivery strategies Monitor programme performance and implement recovery plans where required Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships Work closely with commercial teams to manage cost control, forecasting and change management Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements, specifications and quality standards Identify and manage project risks and opportunities Chair and attend project progress meetings, site reviews and client meetings Ensure high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across all works Provide leadership, mentoring and development for project team members About You You will be an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager with a strong track record delivering underground infrastructure projects within the water or utilities sector. Essential Proven experience delivering civil engineering infrastructure projects as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager Strong experience with pipeline installation, shaft sinking, tunnelling or underground structures Experience working within the water or utilities sector Strong understanding of construction methodologies for deep excavation and underground works Experience managing projects under NEC contracts Excellent leadership and team management skills Strong commercial awareness and experience working alongside commercial teams Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation SMSTS, CSCS or relevant site management certifications Experience delivering projects within AMP water frameworks
31/03/2026
Contract
Civils Project Manager - Water Infrastructure Location: West Midlands (Severn Trent Water Framework) Contract £500 - £550 Per day We're working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Civils Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects across the West Midlands. This role sits within a long-term framework programme with Severn Trent Water, delivering a wide range of schemes from reactive works through to multi-million-pound infrastructure projects. Operating within this framework, you will oversee the successful delivery of technically challenging civil engineering schemes including pipelines, shafts, tunnelling and associated underground infrastructure works. This role is ideal for a senior project leader with strong underground infrastructure experience, capable of managing complex construction methodologies and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, on programme and within budget. The Role As Senior Civils Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the safe, profitable and timely delivery of major civil engineering projects within the water and utilities sector. You'll lead project teams through the full project lifecycle from planning and construction through to completion ensuring works such as pipeline installation, shaft sinking, tunnelling and deep excavation are delivered to the highest technical and safety standards. Working closely with commercial, engineering and planning teams, you'll ensure effective coordination across all aspects of project delivery while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and delivery of complex civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion Manage projects involving pipelines, shaft sinking, tunnelling and underground infrastructure works Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget Manage and coordinate site teams, engineers, subcontractors and specialist contractors Develop construction methodologies, sequencing plans and delivery strategies Monitor programme performance and implement recovery plans where required Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships Work closely with commercial teams to manage cost control, forecasting and change management Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements, specifications and quality standards Identify and manage project risks and opportunities Chair and attend project progress meetings, site reviews and client meetings Ensure high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across all works Provide leadership, mentoring and development for project team members About You You will be an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager with a strong track record delivering underground infrastructure projects within the water or utilities sector. Essential Proven experience delivering civil engineering infrastructure projects as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager Strong experience with pipeline installation, shaft sinking, tunnelling or underground structures Experience working within the water or utilities sector Strong understanding of construction methodologies for deep excavation and underground works Experience managing projects under NEC contracts Excellent leadership and team management skills Strong commercial awareness and experience working alongside commercial teams Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation SMSTS, CSCS or relevant site management certifications Experience delivering projects within AMP water frameworks
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Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
My c;lient has a great opportunity for Quantity Surveyors to work on their Severn Trent Water framework.
As a Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for providing accurate and value generating input to projects. The role ensures that all commercial aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer and/or contract leader. This role may work independently or under the direction of a more senior Quantity Surveyor.
The QS will be able to demonstrate the ability to function as a member of an integrated team.
Key responsibilities
Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence
Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation. Cost control and forecasting
Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget. Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates
Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution
Monitor and regularly review with the project team. Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks
Contract Management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications
Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer and finalise / close out supply chain contracts
Ensure all notifications/documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and customer / company policy
Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors and Customers’ representatives
Undertake record-keeping including but not limited to collating site records, the preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites and taking meeting minutes
Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations
Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager
About you
Knowledge skills and experience
Previous experience in the construction industry in a commercial role
Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution
Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports
Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports
Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies
Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
Confidence and ability to assert influence
21/01/2022
Permanent
My c;lient has a great opportunity for Quantity Surveyors to work on their Severn Trent Water framework.
As a Quantity Surveyor you will be responsible for providing accurate and value generating input to projects. The role ensures that all commercial aspects are carried out in accordance with the contract, company policies and procedures, and to the satisfaction of the customer and/or contract leader. This role may work independently or under the direction of a more senior Quantity Surveyor.
The QS will be able to demonstrate the ability to function as a member of an integrated team.
Key responsibilities
Inputting to the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence
Preparation or assessment of applications, valuations, cost/value reconciliation. Cost control and forecasting
Prepare and provide input to monthly reports: value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow and budget. Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates
Assisting with Risk and Value Management to optimise solution
Monitor and regularly review with the project team. Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks
Contract Management, including all relevant contractual forms, methods of budgetary control and relevant software applications
Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer and finalise / close out supply chain contracts
Ensure all notifications/documents are managed in accordance with the contract, and customer / company policy
Ongoing liaison with site team, subcontractors and Customers’ representatives
Undertake record-keeping including but not limited to collating site records, the preparation of meeting packs, meeting invites and taking meeting minutes
Provide contractual advice to the project / site team as and when appropriate Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations
Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager
About you
Knowledge skills and experience
Previous experience in the construction industry in a commercial role
Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving
Experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution
Experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports
Experience of drafting contractual correspondence on behalf of the Project Manager and preparation of payment certificates and interim financial reports
Experience of contributing to procurement and contract strategies
Negotiating and team-working skills and the ability to motivate and lead
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge
Confidence and ability to assert influence
J. Murphy & Sons Limited is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves lives by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; water; power; natural resources; and construction & property.Headquartered in London, we also have a number of related businesses - Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Urban Infrastructure; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. We are specialists in delivering pipelines; design; marine; structural steel; tunnelling; fabrication; bridges and piling; and invest heavily in our substantial holding of plant; equipment and facilities.
Senior Planner - Warrington/Preston
Murphy are recruiting a Senior Planner to join a 5 year framework in the North West for United Utilities. Worth approx. £120 million over 4 years the Senior Planner will lead our planning function. Are you an experienced Planner looking for a new challenge on a multi-million pound framework ready to take the next managerial step in your career?
2 Offices: Warrington and Preston.
THE PROJECT
A Strategic Working Alliance (SWA) between MWH Treatment and J. Murphy and Sons Limited has been created to deliver future works under AMP 7 for United Utilities as Advance Plus.
Advance Plus has been awarded two geographical batches of work across the North and South West with a combined value in excess of £500million over a five-year period.
Advance Plus has been collaboratively working to secure AMP 7 work since January 2019. The first contract award for two batches in the North were received in August 2019 with further awards expected thereafter.
Advance Plus are currently in the process of developing an integrated project team, which will be based between the Warrington and Preston offices.
WHY JOIN MURPHY?
Murphy is all about people...around 3,500 of them in fact! We deliver essential infrastructure projects in the UK, Canada and Ireland that help peoples' lives and local economies to thrive. From wastewater plants to power cables, from residential developments to rail projects...plus much, much more...what we do keeps the country running!
Our Water Business is operating nationally providing world-class infrastructure solutions to Thames water, United Utilities, Severn Trent, HS2, Bristol Water, South East Water, Wessex Water and Sutton & East Surrey Water. The Water Business has an annual turnover of c. £120 million.
Murphy are working on a number of frameworks in the South of England and the Midlands and future opportunity in London on frameworks and a utility diversion D&B project.
YOUR PROFILE
* Experienced planner who has worked on a civils major project previously for a contractor.
* Ideal background in a site role (Engineering, planning, management) for a Tier 1 contractor
* NEC contract experience essential
* Programme management of consultants, stakeholder, and approval processes
* Providing project progress reports to team and leading the compilation of upstream client reporting
* Client interface
* JV experience preferred but not essential, client management skills
* Business intelligence (PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau or similar, preferred but not essential)
MURPHY BENEFITS
* Competitive salary
* Car or car allowance
* 27 days holiday (option to buy or sell 2 per year)
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Above market rate pension
* 2x charity days/giving back days
* Life assurance
* Other Murphy benefits include: include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
09/09/2020
Permanent
J. Murphy & Sons Limited is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves lives by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; water; power; natural resources; and construction & property.Headquartered in London, we also have a number of related businesses - Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Urban Infrastructure; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. We are specialists in delivering pipelines; design; marine; structural steel; tunnelling; fabrication; bridges and piling; and invest heavily in our substantial holding of plant; equipment and facilities.
Senior Planner - Warrington/Preston
Murphy are recruiting a Senior Planner to join a 5 year framework in the North West for United Utilities. Worth approx. £120 million over 4 years the Senior Planner will lead our planning function. Are you an experienced Planner looking for a new challenge on a multi-million pound framework ready to take the next managerial step in your career?
2 Offices: Warrington and Preston.
THE PROJECT
A Strategic Working Alliance (SWA) between MWH Treatment and J. Murphy and Sons Limited has been created to deliver future works under AMP 7 for United Utilities as Advance Plus.
Advance Plus has been awarded two geographical batches of work across the North and South West with a combined value in excess of £500million over a five-year period.
Advance Plus has been collaboratively working to secure AMP 7 work since January 2019. The first contract award for two batches in the North were received in August 2019 with further awards expected thereafter.
Advance Plus are currently in the process of developing an integrated project team, which will be based between the Warrington and Preston offices.
WHY JOIN MURPHY?
Murphy is all about people...around 3,500 of them in fact! We deliver essential infrastructure projects in the UK, Canada and Ireland that help peoples' lives and local economies to thrive. From wastewater plants to power cables, from residential developments to rail projects...plus much, much more...what we do keeps the country running!
Our Water Business is operating nationally providing world-class infrastructure solutions to Thames water, United Utilities, Severn Trent, HS2, Bristol Water, South East Water, Wessex Water and Sutton & East Surrey Water. The Water Business has an annual turnover of c. £120 million.
Murphy are working on a number of frameworks in the South of England and the Midlands and future opportunity in London on frameworks and a utility diversion D&B project.
YOUR PROFILE
* Experienced planner who has worked on a civils major project previously for a contractor.
* Ideal background in a site role (Engineering, planning, management) for a Tier 1 contractor
* NEC contract experience essential
* Programme management of consultants, stakeholder, and approval processes
* Providing project progress reports to team and leading the compilation of upstream client reporting
* Client interface
* JV experience preferred but not essential, client management skills
* Business intelligence (PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau or similar, preferred but not essential)
MURPHY BENEFITS
* Competitive salary
* Car or car allowance
* 27 days holiday (option to buy or sell 2 per year)
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Above market rate pension
* 2x charity days/giving back days
* Life assurance
* Other Murphy benefits include: include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
Role Title: Health & Safety Manager
Sector: Environmental Consulting / Construction / Civils / Infrastructure
Location: Kennilworth / Warwickshire / West Midlands
Salary: £300 - £330 per day varies on experience
Status: This is a key worker role on an essential infrastructure project. ASAP start date, stringent Covid safety procedures are in place on site.
Fantastic long term contract opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Manager with signficant experience of H&S matters on project within in the environmental construction sector. The successful candidate will have a background in managing Health & Safety matters on major civils, water management, infrastructure, environment or similar projects.
Our client is a leading environmental specialist, working across the UK on a diverse range of projects from small to multi-million, across the private and public sectors. Their clients include charities, private construction companies and leading infrastructure and utilities contractors.
You will be at the cutting edge of environment practice, incorporating the latest advances in ecology mitigation to live and planned infrastructure construction works.
This is a long-term contract / freelance role based in Warwickshire/ Coventry. Due to Covid-19 policies, there is a strong preference for candidates to be within local commute to minimise travel.
Role responsibilities:
Responsible for managing projects and onsite teams with a direct report into the senior leadership team
Assist in maintaining and seeking continuous improvement in the strategies, policies and procedures in relation to current industry best practice and minimum statutory requirements
Participate as requested in Health, Safety & Environment audits and inspections
Advise the senior management team of any onsite incidents or changes in policies
Provide environmental assurance role including regular site inspections and ensuring that works meet legal and project requirements and standards
H&S KPI data management, analysis and reporting
What's in it for you:
Chance to make a real, practical and positive difference to the natural world
Work with people who have a genuine passion for the environment
Work on a major infrastructure project
Competitive daily rate
About You:
Experience working in Health & Safety
Knowledge of working in civil engineering environments, rail in a Health & Safety position would be a distinct bonus
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health & safety qualification
To apply in confidence, send your CV via this advert, or for more information, contact Rhian Newman at Thorn Baker on or call (phone number removed)
Key skills: Environment, Ecology, Assistant Project Manager, NEC3, CDM, Construction, Infrastructure, Water Management, Rail
07/05/2020
Role Title: Health & Safety Manager
Sector: Environmental Consulting / Construction / Civils / Infrastructure
Location: Kennilworth / Warwickshire / West Midlands
Salary: £300 - £330 per day varies on experience
Status: This is a key worker role on an essential infrastructure project. ASAP start date, stringent Covid safety procedures are in place on site.
Fantastic long term contract opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Manager with signficant experience of H&S matters on project within in the environmental construction sector. The successful candidate will have a background in managing Health & Safety matters on major civils, water management, infrastructure, environment or similar projects.
Our client is a leading environmental specialist, working across the UK on a diverse range of projects from small to multi-million, across the private and public sectors. Their clients include charities, private construction companies and leading infrastructure and utilities contractors.
You will be at the cutting edge of environment practice, incorporating the latest advances in ecology mitigation to live and planned infrastructure construction works.
This is a long-term contract / freelance role based in Warwickshire/ Coventry. Due to Covid-19 policies, there is a strong preference for candidates to be within local commute to minimise travel.
Role responsibilities:
Responsible for managing projects and onsite teams with a direct report into the senior leadership team
Assist in maintaining and seeking continuous improvement in the strategies, policies and procedures in relation to current industry best practice and minimum statutory requirements
Participate as requested in Health, Safety & Environment audits and inspections
Advise the senior management team of any onsite incidents or changes in policies
Provide environmental assurance role including regular site inspections and ensuring that works meet legal and project requirements and standards
H&S KPI data management, analysis and reporting
What's in it for you:
Chance to make a real, practical and positive difference to the natural world
Work with people who have a genuine passion for the environment
Work on a major infrastructure project
Competitive daily rate
About You:
Experience working in Health & Safety
Knowledge of working in civil engineering environments, rail in a Health & Safety position would be a distinct bonus
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health & safety qualification
To apply in confidence, send your CV via this advert, or for more information, contact Rhian Newman at Thorn Baker on or call (phone number removed)
Key skills: Environment, Ecology, Assistant Project Manager, NEC3, CDM, Construction, Infrastructure, Water Management, Rail