Project Lead

OnSite; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Leave

Pension

Wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Premier Discounts

Career Development

Inclusion Networks

Recognition

Job summary

Onsite Central Ltd in Worcester is seeking a Project Lead to drive delivery of EDM, IPM, SLM, and Metasphere projects in Worcester. You will lead teams, coordinate resources, and ensure objectives meet client requirements.

This role sits within the South Staffordshire Group, offering long-term development, career progression, and the chance to work on major water-sector programmes with a focus on safety, quality, and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent organisation and planning abilities.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience in utility, water, telemetry, instrumentation, or monitoring environments.
• Ability to analyse operational data and identify improvements.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and operational management of EDM, IPM, SLM, and Metasphere project activities.
• Coordinate field teams and resources to meet project objectives and service delivery requirements.
• Support planning, scheduling, and prioritisation of installation, maintenance, and monitoring programmes.
• Monitor progress, identify constraints, and implement solutions to maintain delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, and HSE policies.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and support audit/compliance activities.
• Oversee collection, validation, and reporting of project and asset performance data.
• Provide operational updates, performance analysis, and action plans to stakeholders and clients.
• Act as a key point of contact for client representatives and foster strong relationships.
• Manage stock, equipment, and project resources to optimise utilisation and minimise waste.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
• Maintain training compliance and support onboarding of new team members.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Stakeholder mgmt

Industry experience

Data analysis

HSE knowledge

Problem solving

MS Office & PM tools

Job description

Job Title

Project Lead

Salary

£45,000

Location

Worcester

About Us:

At Onsite Central Ltd, Project Leads play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of Flow Department projects. Through strong leadership, attention to detail, customer focus, and operational excellence, they support the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality services across Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water Metasphere programmes.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the water industry's most critical challenges while developing your expertise across data, network operations, and strategic resolution planning. Onsite is part of the South Staffordshire Group - a 3,000-strong organization behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses - offering long-term development and career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery and operational management of EDM, IPM, SLM, and Metasphere project activities.
• Coordinate field teams and resources to ensure project objectives, performance targets, and service delivery requirements are achieved.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and prioritization of installation, maintenance, and monitoring programmes.
• Monitor project progress, identify operational constraints, and implement solutions to maintain delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, internal quality procedures, and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, quality records, and support audit and compliance activities.
• Oversee the collection, validation, and reporting of project and asset performance data.
• Provide operational updates, performance analysis, and action plans to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Act as a key point of contact for client representatives, fostering strong working relationships and supporting contractual performance objectives.
• Manage stock, equipment, and project resources to ensure availability, optimize utilization, and minimize waste.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and project outcomes.
• Maintain training compliance, support onboarding of new team members, and encourage adherence to best practices and operational standards.

What You'll Need:

Essential Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisation and planning abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience working within utility, water, telemetry, instrumentation, or monitoring environments.
• Ability to analyse operational data and identify improvements.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of all hardware systems and products (HWM, VEGA, NIVUS, METASPHERE etc.)
• Experience working within all water authority frameworks.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• SMSTS or SSSTS.
• Water industry experience.
• Project management qualifications.

What you'll get in return:

• Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer's Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you.
• Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks - Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women's Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group, Armed Force Network and more.
• Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.