Senior Project Manager
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About this role
Peter Duffy Limited is part of United Infrastructure, a dynamic and rapidly expanding business delivering critical infrastructure projects across the UK.
With a strong heritage and reputation built over decades, Peter Duffy Limited specialises in civil engineering, utility, and infrastructure services. Our teams deliver high-quality, safe, and innovative solutions for clients across water, wastewater, and broader utility networks.
As part of United Infrastructure, Peter Duffy Limited combines local expertise and trusted delivery with the scale, resources, and investment of a national group. Together, we are strengthening communities, supporting the UK’s critical infrastructure, and building a skilled workforce for the future.
Due to sustained growth and increased workload—particularly within our AMP8 framework agreements—we are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our integrated project delivery team and lead complex, multi-disciplinary water and wastewater projects. You will be accountable for the successful end-to-end delivery of projects—ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities:
Plan, coordinate, and manage the delivery of multiple ongoing projects (up to £10 million in value).
Undertake Principal Contractor responsibilities in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations.
Lead the implementation of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) procedures across all projects.
Conduct regular health and safety site inspections and promote a proactive safety culture.
Manage overall project programmes, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
Oversee all commercial aspects, including budget management, cost control, and achieving target margins.
Provide line management to Site Managers, Engineers, and Site Foremen.
Coordinate and manage supply chain partners, resolving issues and driving performance.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders; build strong relationships and provide regular updates on project progress.
Chair and lead project meetings, ensuring accurate documentation of discussions, actions, and decisions.
Manage change control and client expectations through effective communication and risk management.
Collaborate with designers to develop practical, cost-effective, and buildable solutions.
Mentor and support the professional development of project delivery teams.
Ensure all necessary method statements and risk assessments are in place and maintained.
Plan and secure resources and materials to meet delivery schedules.
Qualifications
We’re looking for a confident, proactive, and highly organised individual who brings a passion for delivering quality civil engineering projects. You’ll be an experienced project leader with a strong track record in the water industry, particularly across complex infrastructure and non-infrastructure works.
Join us at Peter Duffy Limited and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.
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