Project Manager (Change and Transformation)

South East Water; Snodland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water supply company in the UK seeks a Project Manager to lead projects within its Organisational Change team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. This role requires a project management qualification, strong leadership skills, and the ability to handle challenges. This position offers a competitive salary between £65,000 to £72,500, along with various employee benefits, in a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Qualifications

• A professional project management qualification such as PMP, CAPM, or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
• Proven ability to thoroughly plan and schedule projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in motivating and guiding project teams.
• Ability to handle unexpected road-blocks with strong critical thinking.
• History of being adaptable to changes.
• Possess a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with realistic deadlines.
• Proactively monitor project performance and report progress.
• Take full ownership of project's success regarding scope and budget.
• Identify and manage potential risks effectively.
• Build and manage stakeholder relationships to ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Project management qualification (PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2)

Planning skills

Financial awareness

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Mobility (full driving licence)

Job description

About this role

Are you a problem solver who thrives on turning strategic goals into reality? Do you want to lead projects that make a tangible impact on our water supply and services? We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Organisational Change team in Snodland. In this role, you will be the central hub for our project activities, taking ownership from conception right through to completion. You will balance scope, budget, and schedules to ensure we deliver on our promises. This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to provide leadership and inspire confidence in their teams. Whether you are a seasoned professional looking for impactful work with a balanced, fluid working arrangement, or a rising talent ready to manage complex challenges, you will find a supportive environment here where your expertise is valued.

Main responsibilities

• Lead the way: You will manage and coordinate single or multiple projects from initiation to closure, serving as the main point of contact for all communications.
• Plan for success: You will develop comprehensive project plans that include detailed task breakdowns, realistic deadlines, and resource allocation.
• Keep us on track: You will proactively monitor project performance against the plan, regularly reporting progress, risks, and key metrics to senior management.
• Own the outcome: You will take full ownership of the project's success by actively managing the scope, timeline, and budget to ensure objectives are met.
• Manage risk: You will proactively identify potential risks, analyze their impact, and develop effective mitigation plans to keep things moving smoothly.
• Build relationships: You will actively manage stakeholder expectations to ensure buy-in and alignment, ensuring all deliverables meet our quality standards.

You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Qualifications: A professional project management qualification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or PRINCE2 Practitioner.
• Planning skills: Proven ability to thoroughly plan and schedule projects, setting realistic deadlines and creating comprehensive plans.
• Financial awareness: Demonstrated ability to create, track, and manage project budgets, ensuring financial constraints are met.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills, particularly active listening and stakeholder management.
• Leadership: A track record of motivating and guiding teams, building positive project cultures, and inspiring confidence during challenges.
• Problem-solving: Strong critical thinking abilities to handle unexpected road-blocks.
• Adaptability: A history of being highly adaptable and flexible, adjusting plans in response to change while maintaining composure.
• Mobility: A full driving licence.

We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Employee flexibility

Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.

Benefits package

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

What can you expect from your recruitment?

• To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our careers website.
• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now!

South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.

Compensation package

£65,000 to £72,500 dependent on experience