Project Manager

Southern Water; Falmer, Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Generous pension

Life assurance 4x salary

Health benefits

Volunteer days

28 days annual leave

Occupational health service

Retail discount app

Job summary

Southern Water in Falmer is seeking a Project Manager to join the Capital Delivery team. You will plan, manage and deliver high-profile infrastructure projects across the region, focusing on water mains renewals and resilience for customers.

This hybrid role requires working with design teams, operations and delivery partners, with site visits and regional travel. The role offers a permanent contract, competitive salary, and benefits as part of our commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects or programmes in a complex environment.
• Strong leadership to motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing project risks, budgets and performance reporting.
• Engineering/Construction/Project Management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Desirable: water infrastructure or capital delivery experience.
• APM PPQ or NEC accreditation is advantageous.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing design and construction programmes to meet business goals.
• Delivering projects safely, on time and within agreed budgets.
• Leading and motivating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Managing project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Working closely with customers, operations teams and delivery partners.
• Tracking project performance, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Ensuring projects meet regulatory and business requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Planning & scheduling

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Engineering/Construction qualification

PM qualification (APM PPQ or equivalent)

Job description

# Southern Water## Project ManagerApply: FALMER: CHATHAM: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 25, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR9107**Closing Date**2026-11-25**Job Title: Project Manager****Location: Falmer- Regional travel will be required, with site visits across the Southern Water region- Hybrid- 3 office/site and remaining WFH****Contract Type: Permanent****Hours: Full time****Salary: From £47,100 based on skills and experience****About the role:**Are you an experienced project leader who enjoys delivering change that makes a real difference?Southern Water is looking for a Project Manager to join our Capital Delivery team within Water Infrastructure.This team focuses on water mains renewals and the delivery of key infrastructure projects across the region. You will help plan, manage and deliver high-profile projects that support reliable water services, environmental sustainability and long-term resilience for our customers.This is a great opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams, delivery partners and stakeholders across Southern Water. You will play an important role in helping us meet regulatory requirements and deliver essential services to millions of customers.**What you will be responsible for:*** Planning and managing design and construction programmes to meet business goals.* Delivering projects safely, on time and within agreed budgets.* Leading and motivating multidisciplinary project teams.* Managing project risks, issues and dependencies.* Working closely with customers, operations teams and delivery partners.* Tracking project performance, budgets and financial forecasts.* Making sure projects meet regulatory and business requirements. **What you’ll bring to the role:****Essential** * Proven experience managing projects or programmes in a complex environment.* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide multidisciplinary teams.* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.* Strong planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.* Experience managing project risks, budgets and performance reporting.* Engineering, Construction and/or Project Management qualification, or equivalent practical experience.**Desirable** * Experience in water infrastructure, utilities or capital delivery.* Experience delivering water mains renewal or similar infrastructure projects.* Experience supporting the design and build of contracts.* APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) or equivalent.* NEC Project Manager accreditation or experience working within NEC contract frameworks.* Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 will be highly beneficial Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation. *At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.\"* If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- *Introduce Yourself*)**Our Commitment to Diversity** We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.**Additional information:** In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‐employment checks, including security vetting. Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.### Interested in the role?* We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.* We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 28 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Retail discount app* We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options### Everybody Welcome* We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.### Need flexibility in your work?* Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?