Project Manager: Leakage Reduction programme

ZipRecruiter; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Project Manager for a Leakage Reduction programme in Slough. This role involves managing metering projects to optimize water efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. The ideal candidate has a degree or relevant certification, strong project management skills, and experience with leakage data. The position offers a salary of £65,000 – £75,000 with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience using performance information to drive decision-making.
• Living within commutable distance to Slough.
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage leakage reduction programmes using metering solutions.
• Ensure projects deliver leakage savings effectively.
• Track project performance, budgets, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Skills

Experience with leakage data

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in a related subject

Job description

Overview

Project Manager: Leakage Reduction programme

• Location: Slough
• Hybrid working: Home-based 2 days a week / 3 days a week in the client’s office.
• Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + package

This role sits at the heart of the water industry’s biggest challenge — reducing leakage and improving water efficiency — by delivering innovative Bulk and Mini Bulk Metering solutions across the Thames Valley.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be accountable for managing which metering/leakage projects are prioritised and ensuring they deliver leakage savings to deliver significant MLD (megalitres per day) savings. Bulk and Mini Bulk Metering are key tools in the fight against leakage, providing the data and visibility needed to pinpoint losses and manage the water network more effectively.

You will oversee both consultancy teams and delivery partners, serving as the key liaison between the client, contractor, and stakeholders. Your remit covers end-to-end project management. The PM’s job is to oversee the programme, align it with leakage data, and manage performance, budgets, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead leakage reduction programmes, using Bulk & Mini Bulk Metering to identify and drive savings.
• Ensure the programme aligns with leakage data, and manage performance, budgets, and stakeholders.
• Manage multi-disciplinary project teams across office and field settings.
• Track project performance, costs, leakage savings, and customer satisfaction.
• Control budgets across OPEX and CAPEX spend, ensuring best value solutions.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including asset management, operations, regulators, local authorities, and housing associations.
• Promote continuous improvement to enhance service delivery, outputs, and financial performance.

Desired Experience

• Experience in working with leakage data and using performance information to drive decision-making, prioritise projects, and measure outcomes.
• Qualifications / Experience:
• Degree ideally or HNC / HND in a related subject
• Living within commutable distance to Slough
• Full driving license

PLEASE NOTE

You must be eligible to work and live in the UK to apply for this position.

Apply via this link if you are interested, or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn or call the Resolute Group on 01332 653 911.

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