project manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Project Manager - Water Industry
My client delivers complete electrical, software, control, and automation solutions to customers within the water & wastewater treatment, oil and gas, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries.
They are a control and automation systems integrator who operate from 11 offices in England and employ 250 people.
This position could be based from either the Portsmouth or Bristol office.
Responsibilities
- Manage automation projects for their water industry contracts with Southern Water and Thames Water
- You will be customer facing and manage a team of between 3-5 controls engineers to get the projects delivered
- They are not looking for someone that comes from a control systems development background, but someone who understands automation
- Team management skills are key here including training and development and 1-2-1s.
You get to run your team like a small business, but with the benefits and backing of the larger organisation. You take management, financial and contractual responsibility for your team's projects and delivery strategy, ensuring proper planning and adequate resourcing You ensure that all contractual milestones are met efficiently and cost-effectively. In addition, you are an integral member of the management team, contributing to strategic decision-making and planning for the organisation.
You sell concepts, solutions and projects to clients, whilst simultaneously building long-term customer relationships to grow and meet the needs of the team strategy. A proactive team player, you strive to deliver high-quality work and the highest level of customer service.
On offer is a Competitive Salary + Profit Share Scheme + Share Scheme + Pension + 25 days holiday + Benefits
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for project manager roles across Carbon60's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £48,318 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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