Project Manager

Portsmouth Water; Havant; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company based in Havant is seeking a Project Manager for their Non-Infrastructure team. The role involves overseeing multiple projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess substantial project management experience, strong communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. The position offers a variety of perks, including a generous pension scheme and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Performance-related bonuses

Enhanced maternity/paternity leaves

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Social events

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Self-starter who can resolve issues independently.
• Proven experience in project delivery management.
• Practical understanding of CDM and NEC Contract Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects within specified budget and quality.
• Coordinate planning, design, and construction of projects.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively according to CDM.

Skills

Adaptable

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Decision making

Education

APM Foundation / Project Management Qualified or 5 years project management experience

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

We’re making a difference : Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Non-Infrastructure team, taking responsibility for the successful delivery of allocated projects from start to finish. You will play a key role in advancing resilience and asset-related initiatives, ensuring projects are completed to a high standard, on schedule, within budget, and in line with our investment plan and quality requirements.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for multiple projects to be delivered to specification and budget, whilst working to deadlines, ensuring the quality meets the expectations of key stakeholders.
• Planning, Design and Construction of Capital (and Revenue) projects associated with maintenance, refurbishment and extension of the treatment and distribution networks.
• Applying APMP methodology, develops viable programs, effectively coordinating a range of functions to deliver projects from start to finish, including estimating, scheduling, procurement, design, site construction / installation, commissioning and operations handover, effectively using internal and external resources.
• Ensuring the key milestones and projects are delivered on time.
• Ensuring risks are managed proactively and in accordance with CDM regulations.
• Ensuring project quality meets the specification and managing Portsmouth Water’s spend with third parties. Working with stakeholders to promote effective contract management, ensuring Portsmouth Water’s processes and procedures are adhered to and all works are executed with the minimum effect to the water supply.
• Liaises with all related stakeholders and parties of a project, including customers, suppliers, designers, subcontractors, site supervisors and end-users / operators, to ensure work progresses according to plans and that all requirements are met.
• Prepare / review contracts and subcontracts to ensure technical requirements are satisfied and commercial risks are acceptable.
• Involvement in the procurement process, ensuring contractors selected based on their overall competency as well as competency in the scheme itself.
• Contract management using CEMAR.
• Regularly report internally and externally on project delivery progress, risks and mitigations, tailoring communications to suit audience.

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• Adaptable, self-starter who can use initiative to resolve issues, problem solve and has good attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders and negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers.
• Astute with decision making, comfortable with assessing complex and conflicting information, before acting or advising, with proven experience of making complex, inter-linked decisions to best meet stakeholder needs.
• Passionate about providing an excellent service, to our customer, colleagues and across the Water Industry.
• APM Foundation / Project Management Qualified or 5 years minimum project management experience in a regulated industry
• Full UK Driving Licence (driver assessment shall be required)
• Contract management (including NEC), and different procurement options.
• Previous Project Management experience (ideally with Mechanical / Instrumentation Electrical and Control bias), and able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of project management / delivery management processes, challenges and function.
• Able to identify potential issues, working with the Programme Manager to implement business improvements.
• Working with the Programme Manager to provide clarity of delivery timescales, expenditure forecasts and programme / milestone performance.
• to allow the business to make informed decisions on investment to reduce business risk.
• Practical understanding of Construction Design and Management (CDM) and NEC Contract Regulations, Health and Safety Regulations, including Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways , and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements . Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion , and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK .

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive , we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At Portsmouth Water , we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team :

Holidays Made Better

Enjoy 27 days of annual leave , plus bank holidays , giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

A Pension That Works for You

We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme , contributing up to 15% because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

Performance Pays Off

You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary , linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

Family Comes First

Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay .

Social Events

All expenses covered summer and winter social events

Peace of Mind, Always

Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24 / 7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.

Additional Support When You Need It

We know life has its ups and downs. That’s why we offer Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa giving you access to expert healthcare and 24 / 7 confidential support.

PW Perks Treat Yourself!

Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers , plus exciting benefits like :

• Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• and so much more!