Senior Capital Projects Leader - Water & Infrastructure

South West Water

Exeter

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

South West Water, part of Pennon Group, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Capital Delivery team in Exeter. You will lead major engineering and infrastructure projects, ensure safety, environmental compliance and delivery performance, and influence investment decisions.

You will coach Project Managers and delivery partners, manage budgets and forecasts, drive NEC contract management, and report to senior leaders.

Qualifications

Proven track record delivering major capital projects in infrastructure or utilities.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing supply chain partners.
Advanced commercial management with NEC contract experience.
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills.
Experience presenting to directors and governance boards.
Strong risk management and delivering project outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead a portfolio of capital projects from development to completion.
Ensure safety, customer focus, environmental compliance, and delivery performance.
Provide leadership to Project Managers and delivery partners.
Manage project investment, forecasting and financial performance.
Drive governance and reporting to senior leaders.
Escalate risks and issues as the senior point of contact.
Champion health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
Develop project management capability through coaching and succession planning.