Project Manager

MacStaff; East Hampshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee major infrastructure projects totaling over £1bn. The role involves leading project delivery, coordinating diverse teams, and managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience in engineering or construction, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and effective problem-solving. This position offers a competitive salary range of £60K-£70K plus benefits in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Excellent pension

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Experience managing £30M+ major projects.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Experience within regulated settings or multi-stakeholder organisations essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the workstream package.
• Support development of commercial models and procurement strategy.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Manage stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure high-quality project information and performance reporting.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder relationship management

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

P6 (Primavera)

Job description

Overview

You will like Managing major utilities projects from Brighton office with hybrid #WFH for a utilities leader who are embarking on one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in the water industry.

You can be proud to be a part of nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) that are central to future-proofing water supply & raising environmental standards across the region.

You will like The Project Manager job role itself, where you will play a key role in a nationally significant, £1bn+ infrastructure project, working with cutting-edge technologies and innovative funding models (including PPP/PFI).

You will support major infrastructure programmes including their Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) initiative - a pioneering model using third-party finance to fund future assets - and their Development Consent Order (DCO) workstream, which enables the delivery of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). More specifically:

• Leading the delivery of your workstream package through planning, risk management, and governance.
• Supporting the development of commercial models and procurement strategy (including £1bn+ tender design).
• Coordinating cross-functional teams including engineering, finance, procurement and legal.
• Managing stakeholder relationships across internal teams, suppliers, regulators and other industry bodies.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality project information, performance reporting and financial forecasting.

Location: Based out of Brighton Tuesday to Thursday

You will have

To be successful as Project Manager, we are looking for an accomplished major projects manager, £30M+, with a healthy mix of the following:

• The ideal candidate will bring strong project management experience, ideally gained within engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• You will be able to demonstrate the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple workstreams and shifting priorities with confidence.
• Experience working within regulated settings or large, multi-stakeholder organisations is essential, along with commercial awareness and an understanding of third-party finance models such as PFI or PPP (desirable but not essential).
• Understanding of engineering contracts would be beneficial, supported by excellent problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication.
• The role also requires someone who is proactive, organised, and able to manage ambiguity, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience using P6 (Primavera) planning tools would be an advantage.
• This employer will also provide training to attain certification in AMP &/or P6 qualifications.

You will get

As aProject Manager here, you will enjoya competitive salary of £60K-£70K + Package

Comprehensive benefits, excellent pension, plus bonus!

You can apply

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