Project Manager

Southern Water

. Plan and manage design and construction programmes to meet business goals .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeFalmer • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £47,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex projects within the water infrastructure sector, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering on time and within budget. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential for motivating multidisciplinary teams and driving project success.

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Project ManagementWater Infrastructure ExperienceLeadership SkillsStakeholder ManagementAPM Project Professional Qualification

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningRisk ManagementBudget ManagementPerformance ReportingDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingContract ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCDM Regulations 2015 KnowledgeWater Mains Renewal Experience

Soft Skills

Team MotivationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

NEC Contract Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

APM Project Professional QualificationNEC Project Manager Accreditation

Industry Keywords

UtilitiesCapital DeliveryEnvironmental SustainabilityInfrastructure ProjectsSouthern Water Region

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and manage design and construction programmes to meet business goals
Deliver projects safely, on time and within agreed budgets
Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams
Manage project risks, issues and dependencies
Work closely with customers, operations teams and delivery partners
Track project performance, budgets and financial forecasts
Ensure projects meet regulatory and business requirements
Support water mains renewals and key infrastructure projects across the Southern Water region
Help deliver reliable water services, environmental sustainability and long-term resilience for customers
Work with multidisciplinary teams, delivery partners and stakeholders to meet regulatory requirements and deliver essential services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience managing projects or programmes in a complex environment
Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and guide multidisciplinary teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience managing project risks, budgets and performance reporting
Engineering, Construction and/or Project Management qualification, or equivalent practical experience
Experience in water infrastructure, utilities or capital delivery
Experience delivering water mains renewal or similar infrastructure projects
Experience supporting the design and build of contracts
APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) or equivalent
NEC Project Manager accreditation or experience working within NEC contract frameworks
Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
Willingness/ability to undertake regional travel and site visits across the Southern Water region
Eligibility to work in the UK
Successful completion of identity, criminal record (DBS), employment and education history checks, security vetting and other pre-employment checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working: 3 days office/site and remaining days working from home
Opportunity to work on significant water infrastructure projects
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on water services, environmental sustainability and resilience
Diverse and inclusive working environment
Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process
Permanent employment