Project Manager

Ses; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in the Water Industry is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects. The successful candidate will coordinate teams, develop risk management strategies, and oversee contract management. Strong communication, a strategic mindset, and proficiency in project management tools like Microsoft Project and SAP are essential. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to strengthen market position through strategic client relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in strategic project management.
• Exceptional organisational and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex, high-value projects.
• Coordinate project teams to achieve project objectives.
• Develop risk and issue management strategies.
• Oversee contract management for high-profile projects.
• Lead budgeting and financial forecasting.

Skills

Strategic project management expertise

Advanced communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Leadership capabilities

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

CRM systems

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location: North West, West Midlands, North East, Yorkshire (Hybrid – Travel required). Permanent, full time. Competitive salary plus benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful execution of complex, high‑value projects, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, quality standards, and cost constraints.
• Coordinate and direct project teams, providing high‑level oversight and strategic guidance to achieve objectives.
• Develop comprehensive risk and issue management strategies, facilitate mitigation plans and oversee escalations as needed.
• Oversee end‑to‑end contract management for high‑profile projects, collaborating with finance to ensure alignment with organisational frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Lead budgeting and financial forecasting, ensuring all projects adhere to financial plans and identifying and reporting cost variances proactively.
• Ensure organisational IMS standards are upheld across projects, implementing governance structures, conducting audits, and addressing compliance gaps with corrective actions.
• Serve as senior point of contact for key stakeholders, maintaining proactive communication and ensuring clarity on project requirements and objectives.
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams, ensuring stakeholder alignment throughout project lifecycles.
• Strategically allocate and optimise resources (human, financial, and material), addressing conflicts or shortages and ensuring efficient project delivery.
• Anticipate future resource needs and facilitate long‑term planning to support both project‑specific and organisational growth.
• Establish, monitor and report on KPIs and project performance metrics, providing data‑driven insights to clients and leadership.
• Prepare monthly and executive‑level reports, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and strategic recommendations.
• Strengthen the organisation’s market position by building strategic client relationships and generating high‑level business development opportunities.
• Collaborate with leadership and service leads to identify and develop new project opportunities that align with client needs and organisational goals.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and cross‑functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and best‑practice sharing.
• Lead the organisation’s project management community, championing professional development initiatives and knowledge‑sharing opportunities.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline project delivery, champion innovative practices and digital tools that support efficient project execution and improved organisational capabilities.
• Integrate sustainable and socially responsible practices into project and resource management, supporting the organisation’s environmental and social objectives.
• Drive the adoption of digital tools, analytics, and platforms to support data‑driven decision‑making and real‑time project insights.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in strategic project management with exceptional organisational and leadership capabilities.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and deliver detailed reports to executive‑level stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and advanced project management software (e.g., SAP, CRM systems).
• Extensive experience within the Water Industry, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.