## Project ManagerApplylocations: FALMER: Chichester: Hampshire: Brightonposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 8, 2026 (16 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR8342**Closing Date**08/06/2026Job Title: Project Manager – Capital Delivery WaterLocation: Regional- Base will be Falmer or Hampshire- Hybrid- based on operational need- Driving licence essentialContract Type: Full Time, PermHours:37Salary: Up to £55K per annumAre you ready to play a key role in delivering critical projects in the water sector? We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Water Capital Delivery team. This is an exciting opportunity to manage the successful delivery of non-infrastructure projects within our Water Quality and Compliance programme, helping to improve performance, efficiency, and customer outcomes while supporting our strategic goals.**About the role**As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of a portfolio of capital projects from concept through to completion. You’ll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while supporting compliance with Drinking Water Inspectorate improvement notices and Ofwat Price Control Deliverable outcomes. You will work across growth, maintenance, and regulatory-driven schemes, managing risks, budgets, programmes, and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.**Responsibilities will include:*** Lead the day-to-day delivery of assigned capital projects within the Water Capital Delivery team, ensuring safe execution and delivery to time, cost, and quality targets.* Manage project plans, budgets, schedules, risks, and change control processes to maintain effective delivery and governance throughout the project lifecycle.* Build strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and regulators to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and project alignment.* Monitor performance, report project progress, and support continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with health, safety, wellbeing, environmental, and quality standards.**About You**Experience: Strong experience delivering capital or construction projects, ideally within the water, utilities, or wider infrastructure sector.Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of project controls, contract administration, and procurement processes, with experience of NEC contracts highly desirable.Stakeholder Management: Ability to build effective relationships and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, with strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.Qualifications: Degree in Science, Engineering, Construction, or Management (or equivalent experience). Professional membership or progress towards chartership would be beneficial.Certifications: A recognised project management qualification such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent is desirable. Knowledge of CDM and NEC for Project Managers would be advantageous.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.You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creationInclusive & Empowering"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)Our Commitment to DiversityWe 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.### Interested in the role?* We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.* We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 25 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Retail discount app* We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options### Everybody Welcome* We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.### Need flexibility in your work?* Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?
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