Salary: Circa £45,000 + Car Allowance (Depending on experience) 
Permanent, Full time, 37.5 hours per week 
Base Location: South Wales (Swansea) and South Yorkshire (Huddersfield) areasdesirable. (Home based)

At Alpheus, part of the Anglian Water Group, we deliver specialist water,wastewaterand environmental solutions to industrial and commercial customers. Our projects help improve environmental performance, operationalefficiencyand sustainability across the UK.

We are looking for anOperations Project Managerto lead the planning,coordinationand delivery of a diverse portfolio of operational and capital improvement projects. From lagoon desludging and reedbed refurbishments through to health and safety improvements and minor civil,mechanicaland electrical works,you'llplay a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely,on time,and within budget.

This is an exciting opportunity for a project professionalwho enjoys working closely with customers,contractorsand operational teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

• Manage projects typically valued between £50,000 and £500,000.

• Develop project plans including CPP, programmes and delivery strategies.

• Manage subcontractors and suppliers throughout project delivery.

• Monitor project costs and financial performance.

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers.

• Undertake site visits tomonitorH&S,qualityand progress.

• Prepare project documentation, reports, RAMS reviews and completion records.

• Identifyand manage project risks and opportunities.

• Provide regular project updates to customers and internal stakeholders.

• Read and understand the customer’s scope and develop and produce compliant cost estimates and delivery plans.

• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

• Assistin preparation of technical and commercial proposals.

• Attend customer meetings and site visits during tender stages.

• Provide practical delivery input to ensure proposals are realistic and deliverable.

Essential Requirements

• HNC/HND, apprenticeship, technicalqualificationor equivalent practical experience.

• Experience managing engineering, environmental, utilities or construction projects.

• Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers.

• Proven experience managing project budgets,programmesand risks.

• Experience delivering operational or infrastructure projects.

• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent).

• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.

• Strong communicationand stakeholder management skills.

• Sound judgement, problem-solvingabilityand a hands-on approach.

• Microsoft Office skills including Excel,Wordand Project.

• Flexibility to travel regularly to operational sites.

Desirable Requirements

• Degree-qualified in an engineering, environmental or construction discipline.

• Water and wastewater industry experience.

• Experience delivering lagoon, desludging or reedbed projects.

• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent (training provided if not already qualified)

We invest in our people - as a valued employee,you’llbe entitled to:  

• Personal private health care   

• Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%

• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household 

• 25days annual leave – rising with length of service

• Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)  

• Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)

• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay 

• Bonus scheme    

• Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.    

Why Alpheus? 
We’re part of the Anglian Water Group, delivering sustainable water solutions that make a real difference. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and want to help shape the future of water treatment, we’d love to hear from you. 

Closing Date:   31/07/2026

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