Job Title
Senior Project Manager
Location
Burham – Hybrid 3 office / site and remaining WFH. Driving licence essential due to travel requirements.
Salary
Depending on experience, to be discussed at screening stage.
Closing Date
2026-06-25
About The Role
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving impactful change? Southern Water is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to join Southern Water’s Capital Delivery Strategic Sites team and be part of a purpose-driven organisation investing billions to transform water services across the region. Our programme is one of the largest and most ambitious in the sector, delivering critical infrastructure that protects the environment, supports communities, and ensures resilient, high-quality services for our customers.
Working within Capital Delivery offers a unique opportunity to lead complex, high-value projects at the forefront of regulatory and environmental change. You’ll collaborate with talented, multidisciplinary teams and industry-leading partners, while shaping innovative solutions that leave a lasting legacy. If you’re motivated by delivering meaningful outcomes, driving improvement, and playing a key role in a transformative investment programme, this is the place to do it!
Responsibilities
* Lead the planning, management, and successful execution of major capital projects at Burham, Hardham and Weirwood.
* Oversee design and construction programs to achieve business goals within schedule and budget.
* Provide direction and motivation to a team of professionals, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
* Implement and oversee risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues and ensure project success.
* Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including customers, operations and delivery partners, to ensure seamless project execution.
* Monitor project performance, financial forecasting and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
You will bring extensive experience in delivering complex projects, with a strong understanding of NEC4 frameworks and their practical application within programme delivery. Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams, using effective delegation, clear direction and strong problem‑solving skills to drive performance and achieve successful outcomes.
Experience within water or wastewater projects is advantageous.
Hold a degree in Science, Engineering or Management (or equivalent), with Chartered status or progress towards it highly desirable. Professional certification such as APM Project Professional Qualification and NEC4 ECC Project Manager Accreditation will further support success.
Strong strategic thinking, resilience, adaptability, results‑driven approach, commercial awareness and balancing cost, risk and value to deliver sustainable benefits for customers, communities and the environment are required.
Company Information
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 2025‑30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.
We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long‑term value creation.
Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Additional Information
Successful candidates must provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment is subject to successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting. Some positions may require higher levels of security vetting.
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