Senior Water Infrastructure Program Lead (NEC/PPP)

South East Water; Snodland; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a flagship water infrastructure program, including a reservoir, treatment works, pipelines, and pumping stations. You will manage a £500m+ portfolio, drive on-time, on-budget delivery, and administer NEC contracts with PPP/PFI considerations.

The role requires expert governance, risk management, and liaison with regulators. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality delivery and compliance with CDM 2015, reporting to

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Construction/Project Management or equivalent practical experience.
• NEC3/NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation (ECC) or hands-on NEC3/NEC4 ECC management experience.
• PM qualifications (APM PMQ/PPQ, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner) and/or Chartered Status (ICE/IMeChE).
• History of delivering large infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations and CDM 2015.
• Proficient in budgeting, cost control, and financial forecasting for big CAPEX/OPEX projects.
• Strong planning, organizing, and scheduling using MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Direct the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure for a major clean water infrastructure program.
• Lead stakeholder management with regulators, contractors, customers, and authorities.
• Administer NEC4 contracts, handle compensation events, early warnings, programme submissions and final accounts.
• Oversee risk, quality, and safety, ensuring CDM 2015 compliance and HSE culture across teams.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and ensure regulatory submissions are gated and approved.

Skills

NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation

PM qualifications (APM/PPQ/PMP/PRINCE2

Chartered Status (ICE/IMechE)

Deliver large infrastructure projects

HSE/CDM 2015 compliance

MS Project proficiency

Budget management & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Contract governance (NEC contracts)

Leadership & multi-disciplinary team"

Education

Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or Construction/PM

NEC3/NEC4 accreditation (education/certification)

Chartered Status (ICE/IMechE)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

South East Water is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a flagship water infrastructure program, including a reservoir, treatment works, pipelines, and pumping stations. You will manage a £500m+ portfolio, drive on-time, on-budget delivery, and administer NEC contracts with PPP/PFI considerations.

The role requires expert governance, risk management, and liaison with regulators. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality delivery and compliance with CDM 2015, reporting to