Capital Delivery Project Manager – Water Utilities

AquaCare, Company; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Share-save Scheme

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Group discounts

Cycle to Work

Financial support services

Job summary

South West Water in Exeter is seeking an Engineering Project Manager – Capital Delivery to lead a portfolio of capital projects across our clean water, wastewater and environmental assets. You will manage the full lifecycle—from scope through design, procurement, construction and commissioning—ensuring safety, on‑time delivery and budget compliance.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, oversee NEC contract administration and change control, and maintain clear stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engineering, infrastructure or capital projects in water/ utilities/ construction sectors.
• Commercial management experience including NEC contract administration, change control.
• Strong project management skills: 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.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within construction and operational environments.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Project management

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Health & Safety

Driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Process Engineering

Water/Wastewater Operations

Environmental Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

South West Water in Exeter is seeking an Engineering Project Manager – Capital Delivery to lead a portfolio of capital projects across our clean water, wastewater and environmental assets. You will manage the full lifecycle—from scope through design, procurement, construction and commissioning—ensuring safety, on‑time delivery and budget compliance.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, oversee NEC contract administration and change control, and maintain clear stakeholder communications.