Project Manager

Anglian Water Services Ltd; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Remote GP service

24/7 confidential helpline

Physiotherapy self-referral

Wellbeing programme

Double-matched pension up to 7%

Life cover

Employee discounts across leisure, ret

26 Days Annual leave + Bank holidays

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle2Work

Gym and health club discounts

Anglian Water parks discounts

Job summary

Anglian Water Services Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of strategically important change projects within a matrix environment, coordinating colleagues and resources to ensure outcomes are achieved on time, within budget and to the required quality.

You will embed change management practices, engaging colleagues, sponsors and change managers, and you will develop robust business cases with clear communication and reporting throughout each project

Qualifications

• Must hold PRINCE2 or APM qualification.
• Experience delivering multiple projects, including business case development and benefits realisation.
• Experience with financial controls and RAID management.
• Proven team leadership and resource management experience.
• Desirable: experience delivering capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of change projects within time, cost and quality targets.
• Initiate projects with robust business cases and benefits mapping.
• Build sponsor relationships and manage stakeholder communication.
• Lead and develop project teams and embed change management.
• Manage risks, issues and dependencies; drive Health & Safety improvements.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Influence

Planning & prioritisation

Problem solving

Resilience

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

PRINCE2 or APM qualification

Job description

As a Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of strategically important change projects in a matrix management environment, coordinating colleagues and resources across functions to ensure outcomes are achieved on time, within budget and to the required quality. You will be responsible for embedding effective change management practices, ensuring colleagues are engaged, prepared and supported throughout periods of transition.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, the ability to work collaboratively with sponsors and change managers, and a values-led approach to influencing and driving positive organisational change. You will lead project initiation activities, develop robust business cases, and ensure clear communication and reporting throughout the lifecycle of each project.

You will also coach and develop team members, manage risks and issues effectively, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, particularly around Health & Safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of change projects, ensuring successful outcomes are achieved within agreed time, cost and quality parameters.
• Lead project initiation activity, including business case development, benefits mapping, benefits realisation planning and ongoing tracking of agreed benefits.
• Build and maintain effective sponsor relationships and manage clear, consistent stakeholder communication.
• Lead and develop high‑performing project teams.
• Embed change management practices and support business transition activity.
• Manage project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies.
• Drive continuous improvement, particularly in relation to Health & Safety.

Key Skills & Behaviours

• Effective communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence others and drive business benefit.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and problem‑solving skills.
• Resilient under pressure and confident managing ambiguity.
• Collaborative, proactive and committed to continuous improvement.
• Strategic thinker with commercial awareness.

Key Criteria

• Recognised project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 or APM).
• Experience delivering multiple projects, including business case development and benefits realisation.
• Experience of financial controls, RAID management and working with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrable team leadership and resource management experience.
• Experience of delivering capital projects is desirable.

Benefits

• Private healthcare
• Remote GP service
• 24/7 confidential helpline
• Physiotherapy self‑referral
• Wellbeing programme
• Double‑matched pension contributions up to 7% (for 21% combined)
• Life coverPersonal accident cover
• Employee discounts across leisure, retail and travel
• 26 Days Annual leave + Bank holidays (with the ability to buy/sell 1 additional week)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Gym and health club discounts
• Discounts at Anglian Water parks

Inclusion at Anglian Water

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We’re proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter, and Armed Forces Covenant, and we’re a Disability Confident employer.

Closing Date: 1st November 2026