Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager 

Location: Walsall, West Midlands 

Salary: £45,000-£55,000 per annum 

Closing date: August 23, 2026

IWS M&E mitigates and manages risk from mechanical and electrical failures for a wide range of customers in the public and private sectors throughout the UK. 

An established Principle Contractor and Designer within the MEICA Process sector, IWS M&E's specialisms include pump diagnostics and refurbishment, turn-key project management, chemical dosing and control, and plant and infrastructure maintenance with emergency response.  

The Project Manager role is a new position to support IWS M&E with the continued growth in the Essex & Suffolk region for key framework clients, delivering non-infra capital works to our clients, in the water sector. The role will report directly to the IWS Regional Delivery Manager in the region and be based out of Head Office at Green Lane, Walsall 

The Role:

• Providing Project Management to number of projects in the region based on NEC3 / 4 contracts
• Work closely with the IWS M&E Commercial team to provide timely updates for; Forecasting, Early Warnings, Change Control and Compensation Events 
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, internal governance, processes, and commitment to our 'Staying safe together' Health & Safety values
• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned engineering, design and operational support to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new projects.
• Project programme management, updating and ensuring monthly programme submissions for projects
• Attending and supporting client meetings
• Providing a monthly Project summary dashboard
• Building rapport with the client capital and operational teams 

What you'll need:

• Able to thrive in an ever-changing environment   
• Minimum two year experience in the water sector 
• Track record of delivering projects 
• Have budget and financial management experience
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations & duties, and NEC Contracts
• Strong Problem-solving skills with an enthusiastic commitment to deliver excellent customer service 
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications.

What you'll get in return:

• Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer's Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance: Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
• Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women's Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more.
• Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
• Flexibility & Opportunities: Flexible shifts / hybrid working 
• Company Car: Option for a company car, or 'cash for cars' equivalent 

At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. 

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.