Junior Project Manager

Description

Throughout 2025, OCU Group has been experiencing a sustained period of growth and expansion within the water and wastewater sector. Due to this and our continued success, we currently have an opportunity for a Junior Project Manager to join our team based in the North-West.

You will be working closely with the client and OCU Delivery teams and other stakeholders.

Department

Water

Location

Delamere

Duties And Responsibilities

• Developing and presenting project proposals
• Meeting with clients to find out their requirements
• Producing plans and estimating budgets and timescales
• Agreeing budgets and timescales with the clients
• Managing construction schedules and budgets
• Dealing with any unexpected costs
• Attending site meetings to monitor progress
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and site on project
• Working with third parties to ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities
• Making sure construction projects meet agreed technical standards
• Liaising with technical and financial staff, sub-contractors, legal teams and the client’s own representatives
• Overseeing final accounts at the end of a project
• Working on‑site and in an office
• Working with estimating teams on tenders for clients and commercial bids to help bring in new business

Skills And Experience

• Degree or HND qualified in Construction or Project Management. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 / FIDIC contracts desirable.
• An understanding of the construction industry
• An understanding of legal documentation
• Maths and IT knowledge
• Strong leadership skills
• The ability to use your initiative
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Working within the Water Industry.
• Driving License: Essential.

Equal Opportunity Statement

OCU Group is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process, by emailing recruitment@ocugroup.com.

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