Project Manager - Major

Delivering what we promise

Morrison Water Services part of the M Group Services Water Division are the leading service provider in the water and wastewater infrastructure sectors in the UK. As a division, we employ circa 3000 people across the UK and we are looking for aspiring people like you, who are keen to build their career within the Water Industry.

Our people provide essential infrastructure services through long-term framework agreements to the water and wastewater sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our
Water Division provides a broad range of technical capabilities to our clients ranging from asset condition assessment to design, build, commissioning and completion. With a 2.1billion order book and turnover at 450 million, we are market leaders in our field. Joining us gives you the scope and ability to work for an organisation who are not only invested in your career, but your future too. Sound interesting?

Being a part of Morrison Water Services, you’ll be joining a value-based business, we pride ourselves on living our values while we work!

Safety: putting health, wellbeing and safety of people first

People: engaging and empowering everyone to deliver and grow

Delivery: helping deliver our clients business needs

Integrity: behaving respectfully and in a sustainable manner to the individual, our communities and the environment, maintaining accountability and honesty in the way we work

Morrison Water Services is currently looking to recruit a Project Manager to work on our Caledonia Water Alliance contract based in our Stepps office.

As a Project Manager you will be part of our Clean Water Major Projects Team. Responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of clean water projects.

Caledonia Water Alliance (a partnership between Aecom and Morrison Water Services to support the delivery of the Scottish Water Capital Investment programme) are responsible for delivery of the water infrastructure programme across the whole of Scotland.

As a Project Manager your duties & responsibilities will include:

• Running a portfolio of projects
• Work closely with the Commercial Team to understand project LBE/target
• Carry out cost/monthly forecasting and expenditure through project life cycle
• Project management of the principal subcontracts
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative technical solutions
• Develop strong relationships with the SW & CWA management team
• Deliver projects to meet key milestones reported to SW
• Ensure design is progressed to support programme requirements
• Ensure resources are identified, sourced & available for delivery of the projects
• Maintain strong relationships with the wider functions to support projects delivery
• Meet SW & CWA investment targets
• Ensure defects are identified, recorded and closed off timeously
• Lead incident investigations in conjunction with SHEQ
• Set productivity stretch targets with delivery management teams
• Maximise programme opportunities to reduce time on site

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Degree/HND/HNC or equivalent in construction management or engineering
• Water industry experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proven track record in managing construction teams and front line managers
• Proven track record in delivering efficiency savings
• Proven stakeholder and customer management skills
• Strong problem solving capabilities
• Ability to work to tight timescales and prioritise work efficiently
• Appreciation of health and safety legislation

Does this sound like you? If so we want to hear from you.

As a valued employee of the M Group Services Water Division, you’ll be entitled to:

• Company car and Fuel Card with a range of Hybrid and Electric Cars
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to progress in a successful company
• Life Assurance
• The option to take out Personal Accident Insurance
• The ability to partake in Payroll giving
• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policy





Who doesn’t like a discount? You will have access to your ‘My Rewards’ portal. This provides amazing reductions on 1000’s of purchases including Mobile Phone, Utility bills & top retail brand discounts.

Here’s a few so you can see the type of saving’s you can make:

• Up to 7% discounts on major supermarkets
• Up to 52% on Cinema tickets
• Up to 33% on holidays and travel
• Up to 10% on restaurants and takeaways
• Up to 25% off gym membership

What are you waiting for? Apply today!