Project Manager – Water Sector

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Stantec have a new opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Water Sector team. This role can be based from either of our Manchester or Warrington offices with hybrid working allowing for a mix of in-office and home working.

Stantec are an industry leading consultancy within the Water Sector. We are involved in a huge variety of projects across the sector – including those relating to water resources, wastewater networks and treatment, water treatment and supply, flood mitigation and other specialist areas. Our success has helped us grow as an organisation and this new opportunity is part of this growth.

As a Project Manager you will work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects at every stage of the project lifecycle. You will be building close relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, to cost, and to a high level of quality. Excellent client service is a key expectation of our Project Managers.

You will be responsible for a portfolio of water sector projects in the North West and will need to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks across these projects. You will also work towards ensuring project success by managing project budgets and resources effectively.

As a member of the Project Management community at Stantec you will be supported to keep developing your career. All of our Project Managers are enrolled in a programme of discipline-specific training and we can also provide support for those looking to gain further external qualifications (such as the APM’s PMQ).

About You

  • Must have experience in the Water industry and prior project management experience.
  • Likely have an industry recognised project management qualification such as the APM’s Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or similar.
  • Have experience managing multiple deadlines and building successful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders; track record of project management and proactive risk mitigation.
  • Embodies passion for innovation and client service, with ambition to tackle a range of challenges as the team continues its growth within the sector.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

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Company: Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Stantec have a new opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Water Sector team. This role can be based from either of our Manchester or Warrington offices with hybrid working allowing for a mix of in-office and home working.

Stantec are an industry leading consultancy within the Water Sector. We are involved in a huge variety of projects across the sector – including those relating to water resources, wastewater networks and treatment, water treatment and supply, flood mitigation and other specialist areas. Our success has helped us grow as an organisation and this new opportunity is part of this growth.

As a Project Manager you will work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects at every stage of the project lifecycle. You will be building close relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, to cost, and to a high level of quality. Excellent client service is a key expectation of our Project Managers.

You will be responsible for a portfolio of water sector projects in the North West and will need to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks across these projects. You will also work towards ensuring project success by managing project budgets and resources effectively.

As a member of the Project Management community at Stantec you will be supported to keep developing your career. All of our Project Managers are enrolled in a programme of discipline-specific training and we can also provide support for those looking to gain further external qualifications (such as the APM’s PMQ).

About You

  • Must have experience in the Water industry and prior project management experience.
  • Likely have an industry recognised project management qualification such as the APM’s Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or similar.
  • Have experience managing multiple deadlines and building successful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders; track record of project management and proactive risk mitigation.
  • Embodies passion for innovation and client service, with ambition to tackle a range of challenges as the team continues its growth within the sector.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

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Posted: April 9th, 2026