Senior Project Manager - Water

Capstone Property Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Water team in London. You will manage medium to complex water infrastructure projects, working closely with project teams to define briefs and strategies. Ideal candidates have substantial project management experience within the water sector, overseeing projects exceeding £20m. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in the water sector.
• Track record of delivering capital projects over £20m.
• Ability to coordinate multiple delivery disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day project manager on water infrastructure projects.
• Define project briefs and shape delivery strategies.
• Oversee multidisciplinary design teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Water sector experience

Client relationship management

Risk management

Mentorship

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Water
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 + Package

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its established and expanding Programme and Project Management team in London within its Water team. Projects will focus on the delivery of significant water infrastructure programmes for major public and regulatory clients.

The role involves acting as the day‑to‑day project manager on a variety of medium to complex water infrastructure projects, programmes and frameworks. You will work closely with client and project teams to define project briefs, shape delivery strategies, and oversee multidisciplinary design teams throughout the full project lifecycle.

Is this role right for you?

The ideal candidate will bring experience within the water sector with a track record of delivering large capital projects, either in a significant supporting role on programmes exceeding £100m or as lead project manager on projects over £20m. You will have experience across design, procurement and construction stages, and be confident in coordinating multiple delivery disciplines including cost, scheduling, health and safety, reporting, quality, risk and planning. Knowledge of risk and value management processes and the ability to review and integrate consultant or contractor schedules is essential.

Requirements:

• Experience managing projects across the full water sector lifecycle: definition, design, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Ability to lead and mentor project teams, ensuring successful delivery and strong client relationships.
• Understanding of advisory and consulting disciplines, including bidding and work winning.
• Experience in business case development, governance processes and gateway approvals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world renowned consultancy to work on major Water infrastructure projects. Please get in touch for more information and to apply.