Introduction & Key Role Objectives
WJ Groundwater is the leading construction dewatering and groundwater specialist in the UK with operations in Canada, the Middle East, Poland & the Philippines. We have specialized plant and equipment that allows us to install custom dewatering systems in various environments including from within tunnels and shafts and from the surface.
The primary function of this position is to support the management of dewatering projects from design, schedules, budgets, resources, and quality standards. The role involves facilitating design activities, supervising site operations, and liaising with clients to ensure project success.
We are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our employees. We provide extensive internal and external training programs, continuous learning opportunities, and clear career advancement paths to help our team members achieve their full potential. By promoting a supportive and dynamic environment, we ensure our employees thrive and contribute to our company's ongoing success and innovation.
Reports to Senior Dewatering Project Manager
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Support Project Managers by overseeing dewatering project activities, managing contract and commercial aspects, ensuring high standards, compliance with contract terms, managing change orders, and following up with clients for necessary actions.
- Contribute to the development and application of dewatering system methodologies and techniques to ensure high-quality technical delivery and maintain industry expertise.
- Aid the Finance Department and Project Managers in achieving commercial success and revenue collection, including preparing AFPs at billing cycle ends.
- Monitor dewatering performance, oversee material selection and system modifications, and suggest optimizations based on project goals and site conditions.
- Collaborate with the Logistics Manager to arrange material shipments for dewatering systems, and source quality equipment and related products at competitive prices.
- Oversee site activities to minimize labour hours and liaise with clients, site staff, supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve issues and ensure project progress.
- Maintain high-quality documentation of WJ’s contractual activities including the collection, collation and presentation of data.
- Perform project management and dissemination responsibilities, including drafting regular progress reports and participating in team meetings.
- Support the preparation of Method Statements, working drawings, and work procedures
- Contribute to business development activities, including site visits, client discussions, and the preparation of tenders and quotations for new contracts
- Ensure personal health and safety, prepare Risk Assessments, brief, and audit site staff to enforce safe working practices.
- Track project expenditures and workforce requirements to ensure financial profitability.
- Prepare accurate and timely engineering and financial status reports for WJ’s clients.
- Manage project programs to meet contractual targets and consistently achieve top-tier industry benchmarks for quality, financials, and overall project delivery.
The above is not exhaustive and you will be expected to undertake any other duties that may reasonably fall within the level of responsibility and competence.
Qualifications & Experience
- A motivated and hardworking individual with good written and communication skills is essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, Environmental) or a related field
- Minimum 1 year in project coordination or site supervision within the construction industry or in a similar environment.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in design, project coordination, and/or construction within dewatering, groundwater management, or related infrastructure.
- An understanding of water management, hydrogeology, engineering geology, or civil engineering, including water well drilling, development and rehabilitation.
- Familiarity with construction industry contracts and commercial issues is preferred.
- Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Autodesk Suite
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, capable of managing workloads and multiple high-value projects under tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to read and modify technical drawings and effectively communicate complex ideas to multidisciplinary teams.
- Resourcefulness, initiative, and the ability to work independently.
- A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is required for travel between project sites.
Working Conditions
The role is primarily based out of our Ottawa Hospital job site, with some work completed from home as required. The position also involves site visits for client meetings, site inspections, inductions, and project briefings, with occasional full-day work on client worksites.
The role supports dewatering system operations in both indoor and outdoor environments, including tunnels, adits, and shafts, which may be classified as low to medium risk confined spaces. Comfort working in all weather conditions, on heavy industrial construction sites, and within confined spaces is essential.
Standard working hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with occasional flexibility needed. Occasional flexibility in working hours may be required.
All applications are reviewed by our hiring team — AI is not used in the screening or selection process.
