Project Lead - Water Utilities & Data Projects

OnSite Central Ltd; Claines; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly leave

Company pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Cycle to work

Training and development

Diversity networks

Job summary

Onsite Central Ltd. is seeking a Project Lead to drive delivery across Flow, SDM, Metasphere, and related projects in the water sector. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate planning and resources, and ensure adherence to RAMS, safety, and client requirements.

The role involves data-driven oversight of progress, risks, and performance, plus nurturing client and subcontractor relationships. You will contribute to continuous improvement, manage assets, and support team development while

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisation and planning abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in utility, water, telemetry, instrumentation, or monitoring environments.
• Ability to analyse operational data and identify improvements.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and RAMS.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Experience with hardware systems (HWM, VEGA, NIVUS, METASPHERE).
• Experience working within water authority frameworks.
• SMSTS or SSSTS and water industry experience.

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

Stakeholder mgmt

Planning

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Project tools

Water industry

Tools

HWM

VEGA

NIVUS

METASPHERE

Microsoft Project

Job description

Onsite Central Ltd. is seeking a Project Lead to drive delivery across Flow, SDM, Metasphere, and related projects in the water sector. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate planning and resources, and ensure adherence to RAMS, safety, and client requirements.

The role involves data-driven oversight of progress, risks, and performance, plus nurturing client and subcontractor relationships. You will contribute to continuous improvement, manage assets, and support team development while