Project Manager

3 days ago

Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom Southern Water Full time

Closing Date

06/01/

Job Title: Project Manager Waste Capital Delivery x 3

Location: Falmer or Chatham – Driving licence needed to attend site visits

Contract Type: Full Time, Perm

Salary: up to £55,000 depending on skills and experience

Job Overview

In this role, you'll manage wastewater non-infrastructure projects with budgets of up to £2 million, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high standards of quality and safety. You will focus on projects that enhance wastewater services through innovative, non-infrastructure solutions such as process improvements, digital systems, and operational enhancements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to lead a diverse portfolio of smaller-scale yet impactful projects from initiation through to successful completion, helping to reduce reliance on external consultants and improving operational efficiency across wastewater services.

What you will be responsible for:

  • Lead and manage wastewater non-infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery, focusing on improvements such as digital upgrades, process optimisation, and service delivery enhancements.
  • Identify and manage project risks, issues, and mitigation strategies to ensure smooth execution.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to maintain clear communication and collaboration.
  • Monitor budgets and ensure projects meet financial targets and KPIs.
  • Balance quality, cost, and timeline constraints to deliver sustainable outcomes.

What you'll bring to the role:

  • Proven experience delivering capital and non-infrastructure projects, preferably within wastewater or utilities sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of project lifecycle management and familiarity with NEC contracts or similar frameworks.
  • Financially savvy, with the ability to manage project budgets effectively.
  • Skilled in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex project requirements.
  • Results-oriented with excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and business case development skills.
  • Resilient, adaptable, and capable of leading teams under pressure with strong leadership qualities.
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain's water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for , this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation

"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we'd love to hear from you—even if you don't tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."

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