Project Manager: Leakage Reduction Programme

The Resolute Group; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Utility Consultancy is seeking a Project Manager for their Leakage Reduction programme based in Slough. This role will lead major projects aimed at reducing leakage and improving water efficiency. Responsibilities include managing consultancy teams, tracking project performance, and ensuring alignment with budget and stakeholder expectations. The position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience managing leakage data-driven projects.
• Degree or HNC/HND in a related subject preferred.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead leakage reduction programmes using metering solutions.
• Manage multi-disciplinary project teams across settings.
• Track project performance, costs, and savings.

Skills

Experience in working with leakage data

Project management

Stakeholder management

Performance measurement

Education

Degree in a related subject

HNC / HND in a related subject

Job description

Overview

Project Manager: Leakage Reduction programme at The Resolute Group, working with a leading Utility Consultancy to lead major AMP8 leakage reduction programmes.

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.

Role

As Project Manager, you will be accountable for managing which metering/leakage projects are prioritised and ensuring they deliver leakage savings to achieve 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.

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.

Qualifications & Experience

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

Additional Information

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

How to apply

Apply via this link if you are interested, or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on the number provided.

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