Project Lead

OnSite Central Limited; Worcester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly leave

Pension plan

Health & wellbeing

Cycle to work

Career development

Diversity networks

Rewards program

Job summary

OnSite Central Limited is seeking a Project Lead to drive delivery across Flow Department initiatives in Worcester. You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee planning, and ensure safety and compliance while coordinating with clients and subcontractors.

The role offers long-term development within a 3,000-strong group, with opportunities to grow in data, network operations, and strategic resolution planning.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Flow, SDM, Metasphere, and Special Projects activities to ensure successful delivery.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Ensure compliance with RAMS, company procedures, client requirements, and Health & Safety standards.
• Monitor project progress, performance, risks, and operational data, providing regular reports and updates.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors.
• Support team development through training, briefings, and adherence to best practices.
• Oversee stock, equipment, and asset management to support efficient project delivery.
• Ensure project objectives, KPIs, and contractual obligations are achieved.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation & planning

Stakeholder management

Water telemetry experience

Data analysis

Health & safety

Problem solving

MS Office / PM tools

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

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.

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.

Job Title: Project Lead

Salary: £45,000

Location: Worcester

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 and coordinate Flow, SDM, Metasphere, and Special Projects activities to ensure successful delivery.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Ensure compliance with RAMS, company procedures, client requirements, and Health & Safety standards.
• Monitor project progress, performance, risks, and operational data, providing regular reports and updates.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors.
• Support team development through training, briefings, and adherence to best practices.
• Oversee stock, equipment, and asset management to support efficient project delivery.
• Ensure project objectives, KPIs, and contractual obligations are achieved.

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.