Senior Project Manager - Major Water Infrastructure

Southern Water; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water in Falmer/Durrington (Hybrid) is recruiting an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead critical water and wastewater capital projects up to £100 million as part of our 5-year AMP cycle.

You will chair multidisciplinary teams, manage complex programmes, and drive delivery from planning through completion, with site travel about two days per week and a UK driving licence. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a dynamic sector.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project leadership—meeting schedule, quality, and budget objectives
• Creating and managing project schedules including 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 Manager

Job description

Southern Water in Falmer/Durrington (Hybrid) is recruiting an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead critical water and wastewater capital projects up to £100 million as part of our 5-year AMP cycle.

You will chair multidisciplinary teams, manage complex programmes, and drive delivery from planning through completion, with site travel about two days per week and a UK driving licence. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a dynamic sector.