Senior) Project Manager - Water

Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of non-infrastructure water and wastewater projects. This role focuses on ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while enhancing operations and customer service in the water sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, particularly within regulated utilities, and will be responsible for leading project teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. If you are passionate about driving innovation and continuous improvement in project delivery, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Proven experience in project management within regulated utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead non-infrastructure water and wastewater projects from start to finish.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Project Management

Analytic Skills

Technical Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Subcontractor Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

HNC in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Title: (Senior) Project Manager

Location: Hybrid working out of Falmer (possibly Chatham or Chichester) – Delivering on Southern Water
Project Scope: Non–Infra waste and clean

Overview

To manage the end–to–end delivery of non–infrastructure water and wastewater projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required standards. The focus is on design and build activities that improve operations, compliance, and customer service across the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead non–infrastructure water and wastewater projects from start to finish.

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

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction.

• Manage project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

• Oversee project planning, execution, and reporting, including budgets and risk management.

• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure contract compliance.

• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Degree or HNC in an engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Proven experience in project management within the regulated utilities, infrastructure, or built environment sector.

• Strong analytic and technical skills.

• Commercially and operationally savvy with a focus on delivering value.

• Experienced in subcontractor management and stakeholder engagement.

• Comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety legislation including CDM regulations.

• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contract frameworks.

• Proficient in project management software and tools.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Full UK driving licence.