Water Project Manager

Leep Utilities; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary aligned to experience

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Annual discretionary bonus

Car allowance

Company pension

Health cash plan

Holiday buying scheme

Team events

Professional memberships

Job summary

Leep Utilities leads the delivery of potable water infrastructure projects, ensuring installation is completed to specification and compliant with current legislation. You will guide projects through post‑sales and pre‑adoption, acting as the single point of contact for customers and stakeholders, with a strong focus on quality and design compliance.

The role covers programme forecasting, financial control, subcontractor management and site audits, while upholding safety, health and

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience of working in Project Management or Team Supervision capacity within a SLP or Water Company.
• Experience in design and construction of potable water infrastructure.
• Good working knowledge of Water Industry NAV process.
• Strong knowledge of multi-utility asset standards such as NJUG.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with personnel management experience.
• Financial acumen with track record of budgeting.
• H&S knowledge and audits experience.
• Understanding of water regulatory standards and asset adoption/documentation requirements.
• Proficient in data reporting and asset delivery documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Water Projects are delivered per Leep’s processes and procedures.
• Oversee design activity by accredited third parties and log/report per GSOP.
• Manage project budgets, track performance and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain financial controls: PO management, invoice review, variance reporting.
• Audit sites and partners; drive issue resolution using company systems.
• Coordinate asset handover with documentation and contracts; ensure commissioning standards meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide ad hoc operational support to SPM and Head of Project Delivery.
• Ensure assets are delivered to high industry standards.

Skills

Project Management

Team Supervision

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

NAV process knowledge

NJUG asset standards

Tools

NAV process understanding

NJUG standards familiarity

Job description

Department: Project Delivery

Reports to: Senior Water Project Manager

Location: Southern England, the ideal candidate will be located close to London

The Opportunity

We’re looking for someone who can bring expertise and leadership to ensure every installation is completed to specification and in line with current legislation and industry best practice. As a Water Project Manager, you’ll oversee the installation of potable water infrastructure, managing the process with a strong focus on quality and design compliance. Acting as the single point of contact for customers and stakeholders, you’ll guide projects through post‑sales and pre‑adoption stages, ensuring a smooth and professional experience throughout.

This role is central to the delivery phase, supporting activities that include programme forecasting, financial control, subcontractor management and defect resolution, all while maintaining rigorous standards for safety, health and environmental compliance. It’s an opportunity to take ownership of projects that matter and represent Leep with integrity and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Water Projects are delivered as per Leep’s current process and documented procedures

• Accountable that all assigned project design activity is completed by accredited third parties and properly logged and reported in line with Guaranteed Standards of Performance (GSOP)

• Manage each project in line with the capital budget, tracking performance, and ensure compliance with financial, commercial, and regulatory requirements

• Accountable that financial controls are adhered to, including timely purchase order management, invoice review, and variance reporting are being undertaken across all assigned projects eg. Design variance costs

• Conduct regular audits of all sites and partners ensuring that any issues or defects are managed to resolution using the current company systems and procedures

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless asset handover with all documentation and contracts in place and that installation standards and pre-water on commissioning and testing meets or exceeds regulatory requirements

• Provide ad hoc operational support to the SPM and Head of Project Delivery on all assigned Water Projects for site enquiries or escalations

• Ensuring assets are delivered to best industry standards

Measures of Success

• Projects are delivered safely, compliantly and to the high standards our customers and stakeholders expect.

• Strong relationships are built with customers, developers, contractors and colleagues, creating a seamless project delivery experience.

• Water infrastructure assets are delivered to a high standard, with minimal defects.

• Budgets, forecasts and project risks are effectively managed, supporting strong commercial and operational performance.

• Opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and customer outcomes are identified and acted upon, contributing to the ongoing success and growth of the business.

About You

• 5 years’ experience of working in Project Management or Team Supervision capacity within a SLP or Water Company

• Demonstrable experience of the design and construction of potable water infrastructure

• A good working knowledge of the Water Industry NAV process

• Excellent knowledge of multi utility industry asset standards such as NJUG

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with experience of developing and managing personnel

• Financial acumen and a track record of adhering to budgets

• Working knowledge of H&S management and audits

• An understanding of water regulatory standards applicable to the business and the processes required to be compliant with them

• Expert knowledge of asset adoption and delivery legal documentation requirements

• Strong computer and reporting skills

Your Development and Benefits

At Leep, we believe in stable growth and putting our people first. Our 5-year strategic growth plan gives us stability today and prepares us for the future, while nurturing a strong collaborative and supportive culture.

Our benefits include:

• Salary which aligns to your experience and skillset

• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays

• An additional day off to celebrate your birthday

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Car allowance

• Company pension plan

• Health Cash plan through Westfield Health

• Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme

• Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party and individual team socials

• Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities

Our Values

At the forefront of everything we do:

Safety, Customer Promise, Accountability, Reliability, Respect, Flexibility

Equal Opportunities

Leep Utilities is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any appropriate accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.