Capital Senior Project Manager

D典r Cymru Welsh Water; Abergele; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end process of water requisitions and diversions. The successful candidate will manage projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards while collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders. This role requires a civil engineering background and significant experience in the water or construction industry, offering a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Performance pay

Pension contributions

Additional leave options

Qualifications

• Civil engineering background with a degree or equivalent.
• Significant experience in the water or construction industry.
• Experience designing potable water networks and diversions.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end process from design to contractor procurement.
• Assessing and processing water supply and sewer network applications.
• Monitoring scheme costs to ensure budget compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Health and Safety Legislation

Customer Focus

Prioritization

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Requisition Number

7624

Work Type

Permanent

Job Function

Project Management

Salary Range

£56,710.00 - £69,471.00

Location

Kinmel Park (Kinmel Park)

Closing Date: 23:59 on 28 May 2025

What you’ll be responsible for

Managing the end-to-end process, from design, to procuring a contractor and ensuring the installed assets are to the required standards.

This Will Include

1. Assessing and processing ‘requisition’ and diversion applications for water supply and sewer networks, within a specified geographical area
2. Ensuring applications are reviewed in accordance with the relevant standards and the appropriate processes are adhered to within regulatory timescales
3. Liaising with the Operations Department regarding network information and points of connection for water requisitions and diversions
4. Preparing design drawings showing the network layout and highlighting the general and site-specific risks
5. Managing the sewer requisition process (through others), from design to completion
6. Ensuring that our record system is updated to reflect the most recent information at each step in the process
7. Monitoring and reviewing scheme costs to ensure that schemes are completed within budget and any additional costs are recovered
8. Undertaking all project closure procedures ensuring that all financial and technical duties are completed
9. Achieving timescales for job elements as delegated by the Senior Delivery Manager to achieve the overall scheme National Levels of Service
10. Complying with current health and safety legislation and policies at all times during the execution of all activities
11. Inputting into, and participating in, monthly reporting and reviews
12. Complying with processes and procedures at all times during the execution of all activities
13. Working collaboratively with other team members
14. Undertaking any other duties as required to meet the needs of the business

Who you’ll work with

Internal

• Developer Services Team
• Clean and Wastewater Operations
• Legal Team

External

• Customers (Private, Business Customers, Retailers, Developers, Solicitors, Design Consultancies)
• Local Authorities (Planning, Building Control, etc)
• Contractors, Land Agents, etc

Qualifications

About you

• A civil engineering background with a degree or equivalent

Experience

• Significant experience within the water or construction industry
• Experience designing extensions to potable water networks and water main diversions
• Good project management experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Enthusiastic about putting customers first
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work to tight regulatory and project deadlines

Additional Information

For an informal discussion, contact: [e-mail] (please include Job Requisition Number in the subject line). Applications may close early or be extended depending on interest. All new employees must pass references, medical clearance, and a criminal records check. Some roles may require additional security checks.

Benefits

Competitive salary, 33 days annual leave, and a range of employee benefits including performance pay, additional leave options, pension contributions, and more. Details available on our website.

Who we are

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water serves 3 million people with safe, reliable water and manages wastewater responsibly. We value diversity, inclusion, and trust, and aim to reflect our community in our workforce. We are committed to a workplace based on trust, openness, respect, and honesty.