Hybrid Senior Program Lead – Sustainable Drainage & Funding

Southern Water; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive delivery of sustainable drainage solutions and Site Area Based Charging initiatives. The role leads the Sustainable Drainage Fund governance, builds stakeholder engagement, and provides strategic guidance across departments.

Flexible-hybrid working is offered with a 37-hour week. The successful candidate will manage funding criteria, assess applications, and monitor outcomes to maximise environmental and operational value, while

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver programmes and campaigns influencing behaviour
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience in relationship and stakeholder management
• Knowledge of Sustainable Drainage Solutions and industry landscape

Responsibilities

• Lead for Sustainable Drainage Fund governance and delivery
• Develop funding criteria and assess applications
• Oversee fund allocation, monitoring delivery and benefits
• Provide leadership input into Site Area Based Charging policy
• Lead communications and stakeholder engagement across teams
• Support wider programme and strategic direction
• Build partnerships with regulators, authorities and stakeholders

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Engagement resources

Delivery planning

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Education

Project Management qualification

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Southern Water is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive delivery of sustainable drainage solutions and Site Area Based Charging initiatives. The role leads the Sustainable Drainage Fund governance, builds stakeholder engagement, and provides strategic guidance across departments.

Flexible-hybrid working is offered with a 37-hour week. The successful candidate will manage funding criteria, assess applications, and monitor outcomes to maximise environmental and operational value, while