Programme Manager - Water Sector

Stantec UK Careers; Brighton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Holidays

Private medical insurance

Group income protection & life cover

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Programme Manager to work with clients in the water sector on large scale capital investments. The role can be based from Brighton or Southampton, with the PMCM team guiding delivery from inception through completion.

You will oversee benefits, costs and commercial aspects, report performance metrics, lead change management, and drive continuous improvement to deliver successful projects while engaging stakeholders throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a programme manager.
• Experience in water sector preferable.
• Demonstrates a track record of successfully leading and managing teams to achieve desired outcomes.
• APM qualified or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage benefits, costs and commercial aspects of programmes to ensure financial efficiency and delivery success.
• Report performance metrics with accuracy and drive process improvements.
• Lead collaborative improvement and change management to foster safety and accountability.
• Conduct independent research and synthesize information to align strategy and resolve conflicts.
• Lead risk management, provide recommendations and engage stakeholders for informed decisions.

Skills

Programme management

Water sector experience

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Performance metrics

Education

APM qualification

Job description

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, programme management, architecture and environmental consulting. We strive to innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships, aiming to future-proof our cities and infrastructure worldwide. Together, we redefine what’s possible.

The Programme Management and Commercial Management (PMCM) team is looking for a Programme Manager to work with our clients in thewater sector to deliver large scale capital investments.

This role can be based from our offices in Brighton or Southampton.

In this role you will work closely with clients to use your:

• Expertise in managing benefits, costs, and commercial aspects of programmes: This includes ensuring financial efficiency and value. Additionally, you will need strong skills in managing projects and programmes from inception to completion, ensuring successful delivery. Your ability to oversee these aspects will be crucial in driving the financial and operational success of the programmes.
• Understanding in reporting performance metrics with a sharp eye for detail: This involvesmaintaining accuracy and quality in all deliverables. Coupled with this, a continuous drive for learning and innovation is essential. You should always be seeking ways to improve processes and build team capabilities, fostering an environment of growth and efficiency.
• Leadership in collaborative improvement and change management: This includes fostering a culture of coaching and innovation, enhancing team safety, and promoting accountability for effective problem-solving and performance management. Your leadership will drive a culture of continuous improvement and safety.
• Analysis through independent research and synthesis of information: This involves developing strategies, resolving conflicts proactively, and prioritising solutions that drive project success and stakeholder alignment. Your analytical skills will ensure strategic alignment and conflict resolution.
• Risk management and proactive negotiation: This includes assessing risks, providing recommendations, and facilitating effective stakeholder engagement to support informed decision-making and empower team success. Your risk management expertise will support informed decisions and team empowerment

About You

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following qualifications:

• Relevant experience as a programme manager
• Experience in water sector would be preferable
• Demonstrates a track record of successfully leading and managing teams to achieve desired outcomes
• APM Qualified or equivalent would be preferred

Why join us?

As part of Stantec’s advisory services community, this role offers the opportunity to develop across our service line and find your own unique path.

• Our People Culture: We're proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
• Great benefits includingacompetitive salary, pension plan, holidays, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Stantec was named ‘best place to work’ and ‘international consulting firm of the year’ at NCE Awards 2024.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great projects across our sector in both the UK&I.
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid professional subscriptions.
• Global Integrated Working structure with transfers options possible.
• Ranked #1 most sustainable AEC firm among industry peers 2024 and are listed in Corporate Knights Top 100 sustainable companies for six years.

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