Senior Water Project Manager

Samuel Knight International; Salford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national utility provider is hiring a Water Project Manager to oversee the delivery of clean water infrastructure for new developments. This home-based role involves coordination with stakeholders, regulatory compliance, and project management to ensure the successful completion of projects across Southern England.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off

Annual discretionary bonus

Pension plan and health cash plan

Holiday buying scheme

Paid professional memberships and development support

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience in the clean water industry or utilities infrastructure.
• Familiarity with DNOs/IDNOs and NAV compliance.
• Understanding of water regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of clean water infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with water regulations.
• Conduct site visits for infrastructure audits.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Water Project Manager – NAV Infrastructure (m/f/d)

Reading travelling toSouthern Sites | Permanent | Home-based with Travel | Utilities / Clean Water Sector

We’re supporting a national utility provider that’s rapidly expanding in the New Appointment & Variation (NAV) space. As part of their growth plan, they are now hiring a Water Project Manager to lead the safe and compliant delivery of clean water infrastructure on new residential and commercial developments.

This is a home-based role with flexible scheduling and regular site visits across Southern England. You’ll work with developers, self-lay providers, and technical stakeholders from design through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Coordination

• Manage the delivery of clean water infrastructure in line with Water Regulations and safety standards

• Take ownership of projects passed from business development to delivery

• Ensure alignment with construction programmes and manage snagging to completion

• Attend monthly reviews with the Senior Water Project Manager

• Provide regular project updates and progress reports

Process Implementation & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage the NAV water process, including Water Adoption Agreements

• Ensure design and installation compliance with water industry regulations

• Review design variations and support regulatory documentation submissions

• Complete Risk Assessments and POWRAs

• Liaise with clients on REG 5, vesting certificates, plot-to-postal, and other regulatory data

Stakeholder Management & Site Supervision

• Act as first point of contact for developers, SLPs, ICPs, and contractors

• Validate contractor accreditations (e.g. WIRS)

• Conduct site visits to audit infrastructure installations for compliance

• Attend and document commissioning works

• Manage meter procurement and installation

Reporting & Asset Handover

• Produce regular reports for the internal operations team

• Ensure timely asset handover to the asset management department

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in the clean water industry or utilities infrastructure

• Familiarity with DNOs/IDNOs, NAV framework, and self-lay processes

• Understanding of water regulatory standards and the NAV compliance process

• Knowledge of the water design lifecycle

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

• Proactive mindset with a commitment to quality and safety

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Pension plan and Westfield Health Cash Plan

• Holiday buying scheme

• Paid professional memberships and development support

• Regular social events and a collaborative team culture

Ready to deliver water infrastructure projects that shape the future of utility networks? Apply now or contact our team for more info.