Location
Manchester or Warrington offices with hybrid working (mix of in-office and home working)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Stantec is an industry-leading consultancy within the Water Sector, delivering a wide range of projects including water resources, wastewater networks and treatment, water treatment and supply, flood mitigation, and other specialist areas. As a Project Manager, you will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects throughout the project lifecycle. You will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. Your responsibilities will include managing a portfolio of water sector projects in the North West, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and managing project budgets and resources effectively. Stantec supports your career development through discipline-specific training and assistance with external qualifications such as the APM’s PMQ. If you are passionate about innovative and sustainable solutions in the water sector, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team.

About Stantec
The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees across 450+ locations worldwide. With over 150 years of experience in the UK, we plan, design, deliver, and manage infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective solutions that translate client visions into valued consents, deliverable plans, and efficient designs based on technical excellence and market insight. We focus on clean growth, economic transformation, and future community needs. Stantec is committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and provide support to ensure an accessible recruitment process.

Experience
Proven experience in the Water industry with prior project management experience is essential. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and build successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Track record of proactive risk management and mitigation across projects.

About you
Passionate about innovation and client service with ambitions to tackle challenges in a growing team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams. Proactive, organized, and committed to delivering high-quality project outcomes.

Qualifications
Industry-recognised project management qualification such as the APM’s Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent is highly desirable.