HSSW Project Manager

Join to apply for the HSSW Project Manager role at Southern Water Closing Date: 2025-12-14 Location: 1-2 days onsite or at Durrington/Falmer offices, 3 days WFH Contract Type: 12 months FTC (with the view to extend) Hours: 37 Salary: £50,000 per annum Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive delivery within the Protective Security Transformation Programme (PSTP), the Safe and Well Everyday (S&WED) Programme, and wider Business as Usual changes across the Health Safety and Security directorate. You’ll take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring they meet governance standards, are delivered on time, and achieve the highest quality outcomes. Working closely with stakeholders across Digital, Procurement, Learning & Development, Facilities, and Operational teams, you’ll define requirements, create project plans, track budgets and schedules, manage risks, and report progress at Executive level. This is a role with loads of exposure, particularly to digital transformation, and the chance to work in a fast‑paced environment where people genuinely care and collaborate. You’ll be part of a team of six, supported by fantastic leadership that values autonomy, offers flexible working patterns, and a career path with progression options including lateral moves and potential contract extensions. Key Accountabilities Design and produce project plans to develop concepts into actionable schedules Develop project schedules and cost profiles, with routine monitoring of budgets Manage project development and delivery using portfolio management tools Lead project steering groups and embed robust governance processes Hold stakeholders accountable against agreed timelines Identify and mitigate risks and issues with clear ownership Produce project reports (RADIO and PCT) to inform senior decision‑making Deliver plans in areas such as supply chain security, digital permitting, safety competencies, emergency communications, and training deployment About You You are a confident and capable Project Management professional with a proven track record of delivering transformation projects, ideally across several projects in three or four different companies. You bring experience in communications, training, or procurement projects, and can operate at both the strategic and delivery levels: theory, project design, problem analysis, and execution. We’re Looking For Someone Who Brings Essential qualifications: Prince2 or APMP, plus a full UK driving licence Highly desirable experience: delivering projects in regulated industries, digital change, security transformation, or within utilities such as water Desirable extras: training project delivery experience, MSP or Management of Risk qualifications, Scrum/Agile exposure Stand‑out background: delivery of security projects; military experience will be considered if supported by qualifications and demonstrable project delivery Your Competencies Include Breaking down complex problems and structuring solutions logically Strong planning and scheduling skills to coordinate interrelated project teams The ability to work under pressure, producing clear reports and presentations Independence, initiative, and a pragmatic “self-starter” approach to problem‑solving Excellent influencing skills to drive change and ensure governance is embraced Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels Highlights Of The Role Outstanding leadership with autonomy, not micromanagement A supportive, high‑performing team Flexible working and a positive working pattern Mandatory professional qualifications funded by the organisation Interesting, varied projects with real impact Career progression opportunities, including lateral moves and potential contract extensions Benefits Generous pension up to 11% company contribution 25 days annual leave Life assurance equal to 4× salary Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) Health Cash Plan Full funded eye tests Two paid volunteering days a year Occupational health service Discounts with over 800 popular retailers Digital GP serviceStudy support may be available for job‑related qualificationsCompetitive maternity leave and flexible return to work optionsCycle to work scheme Privacy Statement Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), which will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr