Project Manager
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£56,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2440 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (48% match). If the code is right — and Ridge and Partners LLP is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
What you need to do to be effective in this role
- Take ownership of small to medium-sized water infrastructure projects from inception to close-out.
- Lead allocation of actions, track progress, and report against contractual milestones.
- Support senior project managers on major programmes for clients such as Thames Water, Environment Agency, and other regulated utilities.
- Set up and maintain project management plans, document control systems, and reporting dashboards.
- Monitor project performance and proactively communicate deviations to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements and client governance processes.
- Engage with stakeholders across utilities, contractors, and internal teams to maintain strong relationships.
- Project Delivery: 3-5 years’ experience managing small to medium-sized projects from inception to close-out, including planning, scheduling, cost control, and reporting.
- Sector Knowledge: Experience working in the water industry or with regulated utilities, with awareness of governance requirements, compliance standards, and sector-specific delivery models.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication and reporting skills, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
- Technical Awareness: Understanding of water infrastructure projects and regulatory requirements, including CDM and Health & Safety compliance.
- Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management platforms (e.g. MS Project, Primavera P6), with familiarity in reporting tools such as Power BI and document control systems like SharePoint.
- Consultancy-side project management experience.
- Previous involvement in Environment Agency or water utility projects.
- Basic understanding of design management and NEC contract administration.
- Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or related field.
- Professional qualifications such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent.
- Working towards chartership (ChPP, CEng, MRICS) is desirable.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Ridge and Partners LLP, so check their own site for the current details.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Ridge and Partners LLP holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2440 going rate of £56,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.