Technical Project Coordinator

4 days ago

Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Southern Water Full time £32,000 - £40,000 per year

Closing Date

Job Title: Technical Project Coordinator – Water Networks

Location: Sussex, Hampshire or Kent
Salary: up to £40,000 depending on experience

Southern Water is seeking a skilled and proactive Technical Project Coordinator to lead the delivery of reactive and planned maintenance works across our trunk mains network. This role is central to ensuring water quality, asset reliability, and regulatory compliance—while driving cost efficiency and minimising customer impact.

Role Overview

As Technical Project Coordinator, you'll coordinate site activities, manage contractor performance, and ensure that all works (from valve maintenance to water quality improvements) are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with Southern Water's standards. You'll be the operational lead for reactive capital projects, working closely with internal teams and external partners to maximise asset availability and reduce leakage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of reactive and planned maintenance works directly managed capital expenditure
  • Conduct condition assessments and ensure valves and air valves meet operational standards
  • Collaborate with Asset Maintenance teams and contractors for risk-based maintenance
  • Evaluate and prioritise proposed works based on necessity and strategic impact
  • Monitor progress, mitigate delays, and ensure delivery to specification
  • Govern work and purchase orders, ensuring budget alignment and proper authorisation
  • Resolve contractor issues and manage project risks from initiation to completion
  • Provide accurate reporting to stakeholders and regulators
  • Drive cost savings across operational and capital budgets

What You'll Bring

Technical & Industry Expertise

  • Experience in the utility sector, ideally water or infrastructure
  • Strong knowledge of construction practices and contractor management
  • Familiarity with NEC contracts and maintenance delivery models

Project & Financial Acumen

  • Certification in Project Management (APM, PRINCE2) or Engineering (HNC, NVQ) would be beneficial but not essential
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and project scope
  • Financially aware with a track record of delivering cost-effective solutions

Regulatory & Operational Insight

  • Understanding of water industry regulations and health & safety legislation
  • Experience managing reactive works and asset-specific challenges

Problem Solving & Leadership

  • Resilient and proactive in resolving complex delivery issues
  • Strong judgement in balancing safety, cost, and customer impact
  • Ability to influence contractor behaviour and drive continuous improvement

Communication & Collaboration

  • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to engage effectively with contractors, Field Performance Managers, and internal teams

Why Join Southern Water?

We're committed to delivering water for life. Join a team that values innovation, safety, and collaboration. You'll play a vital role in protecting our environment, supporting our customers, and shaping the future of water infrastructure.

Apply now and engineer a better tomorrow with Southern Water.

  • Technical Coordinator

    4 days ago

    Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Southern Water Full time £30,000 - £38,000 per year

    Closing Date14/11/2025 Job Advert Role: Technical Co-ordinatorEmployment Type: PermanentHours: 37 Hours a week plus a standby rotaSalary: Up to £38,000 plus additional standby and call out payments.Location: Chatham EastIt's an exciting time to join usHere at Southern Water, we do much more than you probably think and offer a huge variety or roles,...

  • Operations Support Coordinator

    5 days ago

    Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Huntress Full time £26,000 per year

    Operations Support CoordinatorChatham, Kent£26,000Do you enjoy bringing structure to complex workflows and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes? We're looking for anOperations Support Coordinatorto provide high-level administrative and coordination support across our service operations team.You'll be responsible for maintaining accurate...

  • Project Manager

    6 days ago

    Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Costain Group Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

    DescriptionAt CMDP+ we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.CMDP+ is looking to strengthen their Leadership team with a Project Manager for...

  • Pre-construction Manager

    5 days ago

    Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Kier Group Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

    Meet the recruiterChristian HeldBenefitsLife assurancePrivate medical insuranceAdditional holiday purchase opportunitiesMatched pension scheme up to 7.5%Enhanced family leave & policiesShare plan schemesFree health & wellbeing servicesGreen car schemePre-construction ManagerAdd to favourites Favourite View favouritesWe're looking for a Pre-Construction...

  • Operational Engineer

    54 minutes ago

    Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Alternative Networks (now part of Daisy Group) Full time £85,000 per year

    Overhead Operational Engineer - SAPThis Overhead Operational Engineer - SAP will report to the Lead Operational Engineer and will work within UKPN Services based in our Chatham office. You will be a Permanent employee.You will attract a salary of £80,574 plus car and a bonus of 3%.If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference...

  • Road Safety Engineer

    5 days ago

    Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Huntress Full time £48,000 - £120,000 per year

    Road Safety Engineer (Client & Project Manager)Contract:intially 6 monthsLocation:Chatham (Hybrid – home working available)Rate:£40 per hourStart:ASAPMy client is seeking an experienced Locum Road Safety Engineer to join their highways team on an initial 6-month contract. This hybrid role offers flexibility with some home working, but will also require...

  • Quality & Compliance Manager

    4 days ago

    Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Faithdean Plc Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

    The Role:Quality & Compliance ManagerLocation: Based at our London Bridge Office with regular visits to sites.About Us: At Faithdean Plc, we're dedicated to delivering excellence in every construction project we undertake. From Pre-construction to completion, we prioritise quality, sustainability, and compliance to exceed client...

  • Operations Director

    1 week ago

    Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Colman Rail Services Full time £100,000 - £150,000 per year

    Colman Rail is seeking an experienced and dynamic Operations Manager to lead and coordinate the operational delivery of our rail civil engineering projects. This is a pivotal role for an ambitious leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering excellence across multiple sites.You will be responsible for ensuring that projects...

  • Senior Risk Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Intec Select Full time £100,000 - £120,000 per year

    Senior Risk Manager – DataOur longstanding and trusted client that operates within the financial services domain is hiring aSenior Risk Manager – Datato lead our clients Data Rick function and provide second-line oversight across to the Group. Working alongside the Chief Data Officer, you'll play a key role in embedding a robust data risk framework,...

  • Diary Manager

    6 days ago

    Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom HM Prison and Probation Service Full time £317,400 - £381,480 per year

    General InformationSalary£26,475 - £31,650Working PatternFull Time, Flexible WorkingVacancy ApproachExternalLocationChathamRegionKent, Surrey & SussexClosing Date25-Nov-2025Business UnitAGY - NOMS AgencyPost TypePermanentCivil Service GradeOtherNumber of jobs available1Reserve List12 MonthsJob ID11738Descriptions & requirementsJob descriptionOverview of...