Water & Defence Programs Lead – Associate Director

-; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Cardiff seeks an experienced Associate Director-Project Manager to enhance its water team's capabilities across England and Wales. This role involves managing strategic water contracts, overseeing multi-disciplinary projects, and fostering a safety culture. Candidates should have a strong background in the UK water sector, and experience in the defence sector is essential. The firm offers a flexible hybrid work model and a range of career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• An honours or master’s degree (or equivalent qualification), or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• A strong background in the UK water sector, ideally with experience in regulated frameworks.
• Experience working in the defence sector and understanding its complexities.

Responsibilities

• Act as Framework Manager or deputy across several strategic water contracts.
• Lead strategic growth of water services in the defence sector.
• Manage multi-disciplinary projects from early design through to delivery.

Skills

Background in the UK water sector

Experience in the defence sector

Mentoring and guiding junior team members

Education

Honours or master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Knowledge of NEC3 contracts

Familiarity with CDM Regulations

Job description

A leading global consulting firm in Cardiff seeks an experienced Associate Director-Project Manager to enhance its water team's capabilities across England and Wales. This role involves managing strategic water contracts, overseeing multi-disciplinary projects, and fostering a safety culture. Candidates should have a strong background in the UK water sector, and experience in the defence sector is essential. The firm offers a flexible hybrid work model and a range of career development opportunities.