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Southampton

Hybrid

GBP 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

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Job summary

A major joint venture is seeking a senior-level Project Director to lead a £1bn AMP8 capital works programme for Southern Water. This high-impact role involves strategic oversight, operational leadership, and fostering relationships across project delivery teams, aiming for excellence in engineering and sustainability.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Project Director or equivalent in infrastructure or regulated utilities.
  • Background in large-scale frameworks or complex programmes.
  • Technical background is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee successful delivery of major civil and M&E projects.
  • Foster collaboration and safety culture within teams.
  • Ensure projects meet commercial, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management
Collaboration
Risk management
Continuous improvement
Innovation

Education

Degree or HND in engineering or construction discipline
APM, NEC PM Accreditation or similar qualification

Job description

Project Director Water Framework (AMP8)

Hampshire (Hybrid / Regional Travel)

Permanent

Starting from £100k + Executive Package

A major joint venture delivering a flagship £1bn AMP8 capital works programme for Southern Water is looking to appoint a senior-level Project Director to lead the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of water and wastewater projects across the South and Southeast.

This role sits within the senior leadership team of a long-term framework and is responsible for developing collaborative relationships, delivering commercial and operational performance, and ensuring best-in-class health, safety, and environmental outcomes.

The Project Director will provide strategic oversight and operational leadership across all stages of project lifecycle from design and procurement through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the Project Director overseeing the successful delivery of major civil and M&E projects across the Southern Water framework
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, safety, and high performance across all delivery teams
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with Southern Water and JV partners
  • Ensure projects are delivered in line with commercial targets, quality benchmarks, and regulatory compliance
  • Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary teams, embedding continuous improvement and innovation

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Project Director or equivalent leadership role in infrastructure or regulated utilities
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
  • Background in delivering large-scale frameworks or complex, multi-disciplinary programmes
  • Must have a technical background
  • Solid understanding of CDM regulations, NEC contracts, and construction risk management
  • Must have worked on projects of at least £50 million pounds
  • Degree or HND in a relevant engineering or construction discipline
  • APM, NEC PM Accreditation, or similar qualification desirable
  • Full UK Driving Licence required

This is a high-impact role that offers genuine influence on a long-term, nationally significant water programme. As Project Director, youll play a key role in shaping the delivery model and leaving a legacy of innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

Apply now or contact Intersect Global in confidence to learn more about this Project Director opportunity.

Intersect is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity within the workplace.

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