Senior Project Manager - Water & Utilities Delivery Hybrid

Southern Water; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major capital projects in a flexible/hybrid role based in Falmer/Durrington. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage complex programmes, and drive change within the water sector.

The role requires delivering projects up to £100 million, with travel to sites two days per week and a UK driving licence. The salary starts from £62,400, reflecting skills and experience, within a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience in utilities, water, or construction preferred.
• Willingness to travel to sites 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• 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 Manager.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Forecasting

Budget control

Job description

Southern Water is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major capital projects in a flexible/hybrid role based in Falmer/Durrington. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage complex programmes, and drive change within the water sector.

The role requires delivering projects up to £100 million, with travel to sites two days per week and a UK driving licence. The salary starts from £62,400, reflecting skills and experience, within a permanent contract.