💧 Project Manager – Wastewater Infrastructure
📍 Brighton (1 day per week) + projects across Hampshire, Portsmouth & Southampton
💰 Up to £60,000 + package
🚗 Ideal for candidates based across the South Coast region
An established infrastructure contractor delivering major wastewater and utilities projects across the South is looking to appoint a Project Manager to support a growing programme of works. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced PM with strong civil engineering and site delivery experience to join a sector seeing huge levels of long-term investment and growth.
🚰 With over £1.5bn being invested into Southern Water’s network to reduce storm overflows and improve environmental performance, there has never been a better time to move into the water industry.
The business is open to Project Managers from any sector background — utilities, highways, rail, civils, infrastructure or construction — provided you have solid project delivery experience and at least 5+ years managing civil and site-based projects.
🔨 The Role
You will oversee wastewater and infrastructure projects from planning through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
Projects are primarily based across:
📍 Hampshire
📍 Portsmouth
📍 Southampton
📍 Surrounding South Coast areas
…with just 1 day per week based in Brighton.
✅ Key Responsibilities
* Manage projects through the full delivery lifecycle
* Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders
* Ensure works are delivered safely and in line with programme and budget
* Monitor project performance, reporting progress and risks
* Maintain strong client and operational relationships
* Ensure compliance with health & safety and environmental standards
* Support planning, commercial and operational teams throughout delivery
👷 About You
* 5+ years’ experience delivering civil engineering and site-based projects
* Background in construction, civils, utilities, infrastructure or engineering projects
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
* Able to manage multiple workstreams and operational activities
* Full UK driving licence
* Water sector experience is beneficial but not essential
1. 🌟 Why Apply?
* Join a sector with huge government and private investment
* Opportunity to upskill into the water industry 💧
* Clear progression routes into Senior PM and Operations Manager roles 📈
* Long-term secured project pipeline across the South
* Be part of major environmental improvement projects helping reduce storm overflows 🌍
* Supportive business with genuine career development opportunities