You will like
Managing major utilities projects from Brighton office with hybrid #WFH for utilities leader who are embarking on one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in the water industry.
You can be proud to be a part of nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) that are central to future-proofing water supply and raising environmental standards across the region.
You will like
The Project Manager job role itself, where you will play a key role in a nationally significant, £1bn+ infrastructure project, working with cutting-edge technologies and innovative funding models (including PPP/PFI).
You will support major infrastructure programmes including their Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) initiative - a pioneering model using third-party finance to fund future assets - and their Development Consent Order (DCO) workstream, which enables the delivery of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). More specifically:
* Leading the delivery of your workstream package through planning, risk management, and governance.
* Supporting the development of commercial models and procurement strategy (including £1bn+ tender design).
* Coordinating cross-functional teams including engineering, finance, procurement and legal.
* Managing stakeholder relationships across internal teams, suppliers, regulators and other industry bodies.
* Ensuring the delivery of high-quality project information, performance reporting and financial forecasting.
Location: Based out of Brighton Tuesday to Thursday
You will have
To be successful as Project Manager, we are looking for an accomplished major projects manager, £30M+, with a healthy mix of the following:
* The ideal candidate will bring strong project management experience, ideally gained within engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
* You will be able to demonstrate the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple workstreams and shifting priorities with confidence.
* Experience working within regulated settings or large, multi-stakeholder organisations is essential, along with commercial awareness and an understanding of third-party finance models such as PFI or PPP (desirable but not essential).
* Understanding of engineering contracts would be beneficial, supported by excellent problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication.
* The role also requires someone who is proactive, organised, and able to manage ambiguity, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
* Experience using P6 (Primavera) planning tools would be an advantage.
* This employer will also provide training to attain certification in AMP &/or P6 qualifications.
You will get
As a Project Manager, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £60K-£70K + Fantastic Package
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance equal to 4x 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 service
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
• Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Cycle to work scheme
You can apply
To Project Manager by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or by sending CV in confidence to anthony@macstaff.co.uk