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Operations Manager

📍 Location
Preston
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 16, 2026

About the Role

Our client are looking for a Senior Project Manager role for AMP8 clean water infrastructure projects in the North West involves leading the delivery of major water capital schemes across the United Utilities network, including pipelines, treatment works, pumping stations, reservoirs, and network resilience upgrades.

Responsibilities

* Lead the end-to-end delivery of clean water infrastructure projects from design through commissioning

* Manage multiple AMP8 projects or a major programme valued from £10m–£100m+

* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards

* Oversee NEC3/NEC4 contract administration and commercial performance

* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, commercial, planning, HSEQ, and site delivery

* Develop and maintain project programmes, risk registers, and financial forecasts

* Build strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners...

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