We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.
Portsmouth Water is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to guide the full lifecycle of key projects within our investment programme. You’ll support the delivery of resilience and asset-focused initiatives that strengthen and safeguard our network for the future. From planning to handover, you’ll help ensure projects are completed to the highest quality, on time, within budget, and to specificationmaking a meaningful impact on critical infrastructure for generations to come.
What will you be doing?
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate multiple capital and revenue projects to specification, budget, and deadlines, ensuring quality meets stakeholder expectations.
Support the planning, design, and construction of projects involving maintenance, refurbishment, and extension of treatment and distribution networks.
Prepare and maintain project documentation including scopes, contracts, reports, and position papers.
Apply structured project management approaches (e.g., APMP) to support estimating, scheduling, procurement, design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
Identify and address risks proactively, in line with CDM regulations, ensuring health, safety, and compliance at all stages.
Support third-party spend and contract processes, fostering strong supplier relationships and adherence to Portsmouth Water’s processes.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams, to ensure smooth project delivery.
Contribute to procurement activities, assessing contractor suitability and supporting processes through Delta E-Source and CEMAR systems.
Ensure project decisions are technically sound and contribute ideas for improvements and innovations to enhance delivery.
Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and mitigations, adapting communication for different audiences.
What do you need?
Skills, Qualifications & Competencies
Committed to delivering excellent service to customers, colleagues, and across the Water Industry.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Effective organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple work streams collaboratively.
Thoughtful decision-maker, comfortable assessing complex information and offering solutions in consultation with others.
Flexible and resilient, able to adapt to change and work effectively with ambiguity.
APM Foundation / Project Management Qualified, or a minimum of 5 years’ project management experience in a regulated industry.
Full UK Driving Licence (driver assessment may be required).Experience with contract processes (including NEC) and various procurement approaches.
Previous project experience (ideally with Mechanical / Instrumentation, Electrical and Control focus), with a clear understanding of project delivery processes and challenges.
Proactively identifies potential issues and collaborates with the Programme Manager to implement improvements.
Supports clear communication of delivery timescales, expenditure forecasts, and programme performance to inform business investment decisions.
Practical understanding of Construction Design and Management (CDM) and NEC Contract Regulations, Health and Safety Regulations, including LOLER and PUWER.
We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.
Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.
Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.
What can Portsmouth Water offer you?
At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team:
Holidays Made Better
Enjoy 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.
A Pension That Works for You
We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.
Performance Pays Off
You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.
Family Comes First
Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.
Peace of Mind, Always
Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.
Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.
Additional Support When You Need It
We know life has its ups and downs. That’s why we offer Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa giving you access to expert healthcare and 24/7 confidential support.
PW Perks Treat Yourself!
Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like:
* Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Health Cash Plan
and so much more!