Senior Project Manager

Southern Water; Falmer, Durrington; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension

Life assurance payment equal to four x

Health benefits

Two volunteering days a year

28 days annual holiday

Occupational health service

Retail discount app

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major capital delivery programmes up to £100 million, delivering value across water and wastewater assets.

You will orchestrate planning, design, procurement and construction with internal and external teams, manage risk and reporting, and travel to sites two days a week with a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects, ideally within utilities, water, or construction.
• Willingness to travel to sites two days per week and hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project leadership from planning through to completion.
• Create and manage schedules with key milestones.
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners, ensuring clear communication.
• Report on progress, forecast, and risk to inform decisions.

Job description

## Senior Project ManagerApply: FALMER: TESTWOOD: Worthing: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 26, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR9172**Closing Date**2026-10-26**Job Title: Senior Project Manager****Location: Falmer/Durrington (Flexible/Hybrid)****Contract Type: Permanent****Hours: 37****Salary: From £62,400 based on skills and experienc****About the role:**We are looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team in the Major Projects Capital Deliver Team, delivering critical water and wastewater projects with budgets of up to £100 million as part of our 5-year AMP cycle.This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a role where no two days are the same—leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex programmes, and driving real change across the sector**What you will be responsible for:**As Project Manager, you’ll sit at the heart of project delivery—orchestrating everything from initial planning through to execution and completion.You’ll align estimating, scheduling, procurement, design, and construction to ensure smooth, efficient progress.* End-to-end project leadership—meeting schedule, quality, and budget objectives* Creating and managing project schedules including key milestones (design, procurement, stakeholder sign-off, construction, etc.)* Driving efficiency, facilitating collaboration, and resolving challenges quickly to keep the programme on track* Coordinating internal teams and external partners, ensuring clear communication and shared goals* Reporting on progress, forecasting, and risk to inform business decisions and reduce exposure* Supporting strategic programme clarity alongside the Senior Project ManagerWhat you’ll bring to the role:We're looking for someone who brings proven experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects—ideally within utilities, water, or construction—and who thrives on solving problems and driving progress.You’ll be a strategic thinker who can unite multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders around clear goals, keeping projects on track and aligned with the bigger picture.If you're confident managing risk, forecasting with precision, and balancing commercial priorities while delivering to time, cost and quality, you’ll feel right at home in this role.As you will be required to travel to sites 2 day per week, a full, UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle is essential.Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where*\"Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water—and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you’re inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don’t need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference.\"*If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- *Introduce Yourself*)**Our Commitment to Diversity**We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.**Additional information:**In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‐employment checks, including security vetting.Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment.Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.### Interested in the role?* We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.* We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 28 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Retail discount app* We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options### Everybody Welcome* We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.### Need flexibility in your work?* Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?