Bathing Water Project Manager

Worthing - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Closing Date

Job Title: Bathing Water Project Manager

Location: Flexible (within our region) - Hybrid

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 Monday to Friday

Salary: up to 55000 depending on skills and experience

The Environment & Innovation team is at the forefront of Southern Waters drive to enhance and protect the environment. Deploying the latest innovative solutions and working in partnership with our customers and stakeholders the team takes a holistic approach to managing water quality and flow across the region. Currently delivering a 50million portfolio which rapidly expands to over 2 billion over the next 10 years. This is a fast-paced team that is now expanding to continue to deliver a larger programme of sustainable and innovative solutions. This role sits in the part of the directorate that focuses on improving bathing water quality.

About the role

Bathing water quality can be impacted by several factors including leaking or damaged sewers storm overflows agricultural runoff illegal connections seabird or other animal waste incorrect disposal of waste and other marine activities. This is a hybrid role with a blend of delivery and technical subject matter expertise. You will be responsible for developing and leading innovation projects which are aligned with improving bathing water quality across the south the business priorities (water or wastewater); ensuring that those projects drive results for the business and for the wider community innovation into the business.

What you will be responsible for:

Technical assurance of potential concepts ideas and projects.
Internal and external engagement to ensure projects are relevant and focused on key business priorities.
Development of project scope and plans.
Responsible for the successful delivery of bathing water improvement plans innovation and projects.
Managing budget milestone benefit tracking risk etc.
Maintaining governance and reporting for projects.

What youll bring to the role:

Experience delivering a portfolio of projects.
A minimum of three years of experience in a similar role or can demonstrate equivalent experience.
Experience delivering within a fast-paced team
Experience in an environmental or utilities sectors/areas (desirable)within innovation R&D functions as well as a background within utilities (preferably water) desirable.
Technical knowledge of water and/or wastewater and/or bathing water regulations (desirable)-operations capital delivery and assets desirable.
APM qualified or equivalent
A passion for the environment and communities

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains 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 creation.

At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If youre passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from youeven if you dont tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (- Introduce Yourself)

Our 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.

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Closing DateJob Title: Bathing Water Project ManagerLocation: Flexible (within our region) - HybridContract Type: PermanentHours: 37 Monday to FridaySalary: up to 55000 depending on skills and experienceThe Environment & Innovation team is at the forefront of Southern Waters drive to enhance and pro...