Senior Project Manager

Southern Water

. Lead end-to-end delivery of complex water and wastewater projects with budgets up to £100 million .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeFalmer • United KingdomSenior💰 £62,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring alignment across estimating, scheduling, procurement, design, and construction. Proven ability to manage risks, forecast accurately, and balance commercial priorities while delivering projects on time and within budget.

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Project ManagementInfrastructure DeliveryRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingBudget ManagementProgramme CoordinationDelivery Challenges ResolutionForecasting

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationEfficiency Driving

Certifications & Qualifications

Eligibility To Work In The UKDBS Check

Industry Keywords

WaterWastewaterUtilitiesConstructionInfrastructure Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex water and wastewater projects with budgets up to £100 million
Lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex programmes
Align estimating, scheduling, procurement, design, and construction
Create and manage project schedules and key milestones
Drive efficiency, facilitate collaboration, and resolve delivery challenges
Coordinate internal teams and external partners
Report on progress, forecasts, and risks to inform business decisions
Support strategic programme clarity alongside the Senior Project Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure projects
Experience ideally within utilities, water, or construction
Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
Ability to manage risk and forecast accurately
Ability to balance commercial priorities while delivering to time, cost, and quality
Eligibility to work in the UK
Successful completion of identity, criminal record (DBS), employment/education history, security vetting, and other pre-employment checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible/hybrid working
Permanent contract
Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process
Significant investment and opportunities to make a meaningful impact and influence strategic decisions