Job Title: Project Manager
Circa £50,000k, salary depending on skills and experience
Permanent
Peterborough, Hybrid working
Full time
Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role offers you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your based location would be in Peterborough with travel throughout the Anglian Water Region.
Lead projects that shape and improve our built environment.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of building and refurbishment projects across a broad geographical area. This role is well suited to a professional with a strong background in building surveying, excellent stakeholder management capabilities, and a proven track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.
In this role, you will:
The Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of building, refurbishment, and maintenance projects across multiple sites, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Acting as the client representative, they will lead project planning, procurement, and execution, while coordinating internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes.
The role also involves providing technical expertise, undertaking surveys and feasibility assessments, managing project risks, and ensuring full compliance with planning, regulatory, and statutory requirements. A strong focus is placed on health and safety leadership, including CDM compliance, contractor oversight, and promoting a proactive safety culture.
In addition, the Project Manager will oversee supplier performance, manage contracts, and drive continuous improvement in project delivery, asset performance, and customer experience.
As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:
Personal private health care
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service
Flexible working
Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
What does it take to be a Project Manager?
Professional background in building surveying, construction management, or a related discipline (RICS or CIOB membership advantageous) – desirable
NEBOSH Qualification – desirable
NEC3/4 contract management experience – essential
Proven experience managing multiple building projects from inception to completion.
Strong understanding of building regulations, construction methods, and property related compliance.
Excellent organisational and planning skills, able to prioritise across a geographically dispersed estate.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels.
Experience preparing technical documentation and managing contractors through procurement and delivery.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across sites.
We’re looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual with a solutions-focused mindset and strong attention to detail. You’ll be able to manage competing priorities effectively while maintaining a customer-focused approach and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality outcomes. Adaptable and resilient, you’ll be confident working independently across a variety of environments.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a varied and high-impact portfolio of projects across a wide geographical area, where no two days are the same. You’ll play a key role in shaping and improving the built environment, working on meaningful projects that directly support operational performance and customer outcomes.
You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, with the autonomy to lead projects end-to-end while influencing key stakeholders at all levels. The role offers the chance to apply and further develop your technical expertise, commercial awareness, and leadership skills, while driving continuous improvement in project delivery and health & safety.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a tangible difference, grow your career, and be trusted to deliver, this is a great next step.
Closing date: 22nd April 2026
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