Project Manager - Water

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water sector company in Brighton seeks an experienced Project Manager to manage complex projects in clean water and wastewater. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in water industry project management, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes. Responsibilities include overseeing project life cycles, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards. This role calls for excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering water industry projects.
• Experience managing both below ground and above ground projects.
• Excellent understanding of water industry regulations and health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from feasibility to close-out.
• Manage water-related infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.
• Develop project plans including scope, budgets, and resources.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders for timely delivery.
• Monitor and report on project performance.

Skills

Project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP)

Budgeting and cost control

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Project Management or related field

Chartered status or working toward it

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex water sector projects, either infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes, from concept through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with proven experience in clean water and/or wastewater projects to manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality outcomes across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex water sector projects, either infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes, from concept through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with proven experience in clean water and/or wastewater projects to manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality outcomes across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full project lifecycle from feasibility, planning, and design through to delivery, commissioning, and close-out.

• Manage water-related infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.

• Develop project plans including scope, budgets, resources, schedules, risk management strategies, and procurement strategies.

• Collaborate with internal teams, external contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure timely and within-budget project delivery.

• Oversee contract management, change control, and financial forecasting.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) standards.

• Monitor and report on project performance using KPIs and progress reviews.

• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities throughout the lifecycle.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery methodologies.
  

Requirements:

Essential:

• Proven track record in delivering water industry projects (clean water or wastewater) from cradle to grave.

• Experience in managing both below ground infrastructure (e.g., pipelines, mains, dams, reservoirs) and/or above ground non-infrastructure (e.g., treatment plant, upgrades, pumpstations) projects.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.

• Strong budgeting, cost control, and commercial acumen.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.

• Understanding of relevant water industry regulations and health and safety standards.

Desirable:

• Experience working with UK water utilities or in regulated environments.

• Knowledge of NEC contracts (or equivalent).

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Project Management or a related field.

• Chartered status (e.g., MICE, MAPM) or working toward it.