Closing Date
30/09/2025
Job Title:
Senior Project Manager x 4
Location
: Kent, Hampshire, Sussex and Regional – Driving Licence required
Salary:
Salary to be discussed at the screening stage
Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure with Southern Water
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering complex infrastructure projects that make a real difference? Southern Water is expanding its Capital Delivery team as part of the AMP8 investment cycle and is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-impact water infrastructure programs. This is a pivotal role in ensuring the resilience, sustainability, and regulatory compliance of our water services across the region.
About The Role
As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale water infrastructure projects. These projects are central to our AMP8 commitments, aimed at improving service quality, environmental outcomes, and long-term asset performance. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership:
Oversee the full lifecycle of water infrastructure projects—from design through to construction and commissioning—ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Stakeholder Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, delivery partners, customers, and operational teams. Your ability to manage expectations, communicate effectively, and align interests will be critical to project success.
Team Management:
Lead and inspire cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Risk & Compliance:
Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring projects meet all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards.
Performance & Reporting:
Monitor project performance, manage budgets, and provide transparent reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders.
About You
Industry Experience:
Significant experience in delivering infrastructure projects
Contract Expertise:
Proven experience in the design and delivery of contracts, including NEC frameworks.
Leadership Skills:
Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with a track record of delivering complex projects through multidisciplinary teams.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Demonstrated ability to manage diverse stakeholder groups, navigate competing priorities, and drive consensus.
Certifications:
APM Project Professional Qualification, MSP Practitioner, and NEC for Project Managers are advantageous.
What We Offer
This is a full-time role (37 hours/week, Monday to Friday) with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Company and performance-related bonus
Generous pension scheme (up to 11% company contribution)
25 days annual leave
Life assurance (4x salary)
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme (after 6 months)
Health Cash Plan & funded eye tests
Two paid volunteering days per year
Occupational health services
Discounts with over 800 retailers
Digital GP service
Study Support For Job-related Qualifications
Enhanced maternity leave and flexible return options
Cycle to work scheme
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a major transformation in water infrastructure delivery. As we enter AMP8, we're investing heavily in our assets, people, and processes to meet future challenges and deliver water for life. You'll be joining a team committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer excellence.
Existing Southern Water employees must confirm their manager is aware of their application.
All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK and provide relevant documentation during the recruitment process.