What Are We Looking For?
Our Chemical & Biological Treatment team is looking for a Project Manager to join the team in Darlington. You’ll be responsible for the delivery of projects, or key elements within projects, and manage the performance of projects end-to-end. This will require supervision of operational sites and their delivery teams, including Project Engineers, Site Managers, Supervisors and Sub-Contractors.
Some of Your Key Duties of the Role Include:
- Project liaison from enquiry stage to final acceptance and documentation. Meeting with clients to discuss specific requirements and carry out site surveys as required.
- Plan and coordinate all aspects of project delivery, working closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Monitor project progress, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to keep projects on track.
- Ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and process elements in project execution.
- Act as the key point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and excellent service throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including project engineers, design teams, and manufacturing, to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Provide regular progress updates to clients and senior management, addressing any concerns promptly.
- Take full responsibility for project budgets, ensuring effective cost control and profitability.
- Support the pricing and tendering of new projects, preparing competitive and accurate quotations.
- Review and approve supplier and subcontractor costs, ensuring value for money and project efficiency.
- Oversee the design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of small works projects, ensuring a high-quality finish.
- Ensure all mechanical and electrical installations meet client specifications and regulatory standards.
- Support the integration of process equipment, pipework installations, and chemical dosing systems as required.
What Do You Need?
- Qualification to degree / HND/ HNC level in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Water experience highly advantageous but other specialist engineering industries will be considered.
- Proven track record in engineering or supervisory background.
- Good time management, with the ability to multitask, plan and organise day-to-day workloads within a busy environment.
- Good communication skills in both verbal and written communication with an ability to follow, interpret and explain technical instructions.
- Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work with, lead and motivate others, and be able to bring projects to successful completion.
- Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Full UK Driving Licence
Who Are We?
RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.
Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.
Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.
What RSE Offer
To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.
- Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
- Company Car Allowance.
- A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
- Private Healthcare (Personal).
- Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
- Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Cycle to Work.
- Discounted National Gym Membership.
- Professional Fees Paid.
- Employee Discount Platform.
- EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme.
- Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.
In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.
If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now
