Strategic Project Sponsor - Water & Utilities

Southern Water; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a dynamic Major Project Sponsor to lead strategic programmes and ensure delivery of benefits across the organisation. The role reports into the strategic programme structure and requires governance oversight, financial discipline, and proactive risk management across multiple projects.

The successful candidate will influence major decisions and drive value creation within a hybrid work arrangement, with a salary circa £55K, dependent on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in project or programme sponsorship within water or infrastructure.
• Understanding of whole life asset management principles.
• Exposure to regulated industries and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Sponsor and oversee project delivery against objectives, timelines and benefits.
• Develop and maintain robust business cases and secure investment through governance.
• Provide financial oversight, manage budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor project performance against milestones and governance requirements.
• Engage regulators and stakeholders with clear communication.
• Drive risk, opportunity and benefits management for optimal outcomes.
• Ensure high-quality regulatory submissions and project documentation.

Skills

Project sponsorship

Governance

Benefits management

Financial management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in numerate or technical discipline

Job description

Southern Water is seeking a dynamic Major Project Sponsor to lead strategic programmes and ensure delivery of benefits across the organisation. The role reports into the strategic programme structure and requires governance oversight, financial discipline, and proactive risk management across multiple projects.

The successful candidate will influence major decisions and drive value creation within a hybrid work arrangement, with a salary circa £55K, dependent on experience and skills.