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JobTitle: Senior Project Manager

Location: Falmer/Durrington (Flexible/Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Salary: Competitive

About the role:

We are looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team in the Major Projects Capital Deliver Team delivering critical water and wastewater projects with budgets of up to 100 million as part of our 5-year AMP cycle.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a role where no two days are the sameleading multidisciplinary teams managing complex programmes and driving real change across the sector

What you will be responsible for:

As Project Manager youll sit at the heart of project deliveryorchestrating everything from initial planning through to execution and completion.

Youll align estimating scheduling procurement design and construction to ensure smooth efficient progress.

• End-to-end project leadershipmeeting schedule quality and budget objectives
• Creating and managing project schedules including key milestones (design procurement stakeholder sign-off construction etc.)
• Driving efficiency facilitating collaboration and resolving challenges quickly to keep the programme on track
• Coordinating internal teams and external partners ensuring clear communication and shared goals
• Reporting on progress forecasting and risk to inform business decisions and reduce exposure
• Supporting strategic programme clarity alongside the Senior Project Manager

What youll bring to the role:

Were looking for someone who brings proven experience in delivering complex infrastructure projectsideally within utilities water or constructionand who thrives on solving problems and driving progress.

Youll be a strategic thinker who can unite multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders around clear goals keeping projects on track and aligned with the bigger picture.

If youre confident managing risk forecasting with precision and balancing commercial priorities while delivering to time cost and quality youll feel right at home in this role.

As you will be required to travel to sites 2 day per week a full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle is essential.

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

Our mission is to protect and enhance life through waterand we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If youre inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute apply today. You dont need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference.

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.

Additional information:

In line with Southern Waters security requirements successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their 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 to this role is subject to the successful completion of all preemployment checks including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment.

Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting which may involve providing additional documentation.