Capital Delivery Project Manager

South West Water; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Discretionary Bonus

Competitive pension

Share-save scheme

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

South West Water is recruiting an Engineering Project Manager – Capital Delivery to lead multiple capital projects from scope through to close‑out. You will coordinate internal engineering teams, partners and contractors to deliver on time, within budget and to regulatory standards.

You will apply NEC contract knowledge, manage change, control costs and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels while ensuring safety and environmental compliance across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engineering, infrastructure or capital projects within water, utilities or construction.
• Commercial management experience including NEC contract administration, change control and contractor performance.
• Strong project management skills across programme, budget, risk and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a portfolio of capital projects from design through to close‑out.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee works on clean water and wastewater sites.
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, environmental and regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and provide hands‑on support on site.
• Utilise NEC contracts and interpret contract requirements in delivery.
• Support mobilisation of temporary works and out‑of‑hours responses when required.

Skills

Project management

NEC contracts

Change control

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose

South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes.

We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goal? Net zero by 2030, supported by partnerships with Wildlife Trusts and National Parks.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

South West Water is delivering an ambitious AMP8 investment programme to improve water quality, environmental outcomes and water resilience across the South West.

We’re looking for talented professionals to help deliver vital capital projects across our clean water, wastewater and environmental infrastructure assets.

As an Engineering Project Manager – Capital Delivery, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of a portfolio of capital investment projects across Pennon Groups operational asset base.

You will manage projects through the full project lifecycle, from initial scope development, feasibility and design, through procurement, construction, commissioning and project close-out. Working closely with internal engineering teams, framework partners, contractors and operational stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with regulatory and business requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage multiple fast‑paced construction and engineering projects simultaneously, from design through to delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee the execution of works on clean and wastewater operational sites.
• Ensure all projects meet South West Water’s quality, safety, environmental and regulatory standards.
• Provide clear, confident communication to stakeholders at all levels.
• Attend operational and construction sites, offering hands‑on support and ensuring compliance with H&S requirements.
• Utilise Microsoft tools for project tracking, reporting and documentation.
• Support mobilisation of temporary works and out-of-hours emergency responses when required.
• Apply working knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM regulations (desirable).

What We're Looking For

• Experience delivering engineering, infrastructure or capital projects within the water, utilities or construction sectors.
• Proven commercial management experience, including NEC contract administration, change control, programme management and contractor performance management.
• Strong project management skills, including programme, budget, risk and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong problem‑solving capability.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within construction and operational environments.
• Full UK driving licence

Technical Background

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• ICA (Instrumentation, Control & Automation)
• Process Engineering
• Water or Wastewater Operations
• Environmental Engineering
• Construction Management

Whats In It For You

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• A discretionary Bonus
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• Share-save Scheme
• Various health benefits
• Wellbeing support programmes
• A range of Group Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial support services
• And plenty more!

Closing Date: 23rd September 2026

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way.

Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.