Water Project Manager

. Ensure Water Projects are delivered according to Leep’s current process and documented procedures .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure Water Projects are delivered according to Leep’s current process and documented procedures
Ensure assigned project design activity is completed by accredited third parties and properly logged and reported in line with Guaranteed Standards of Performance (GSOP)
Manage each project within the capital budget and ensure compliance with financial, commercial, and regulatory requirements
Maintain financial controls, including purchase order management, invoice review, and variance reporting
Conduct regular audits of sites and partners and manage issues or defects through resolution
Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless asset handover, complete documentation and contracts, and compliant installation, pre-water commissioning, and testing
Provide operational support to the Senior Water Project Manager and Head of Project Delivery on site enquiries or escalations
Ensure assets are delivered to best industry standards
Act as the single point of contact for customers and stakeholders through post-sales and pre-adoption stages
Support programme forecasting, financial control, subcontractor management, and defect resolution
Identify and act on opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and customer outcomes

What you’ll need

5 years’ experience of working in Project Management or Team Supervision capacity within a SLP or Water Company
Demonstrable experience of the design and construction of potable water infrastructure
A good working knowledge of the Water Industry NAV process
Excellent knowledge of multi utility industry asset standards such as NJUG
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with experience of developing and managing personnel
Financial acumen and a track record of adhering to budgets
Working knowledge of H&S management and audits
An understanding of water regulatory standards applicable to the business and the processes required to be compliant with them
Expert knowledge of asset adoption and delivery legal documentation requirements
Strong computer and reporting skills

Comp & perks

25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
Annual discretionary bonus
Car allowance
Company pension plan
Health Cash plan through Westfield Health
Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme
Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party and individual team socials
Paid professional memberships relevant to your role
Access to professional development opportunities