Water Project Manager Design/Plan/Build in BN1

Energy Jobline ZR; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy sector company in the UK seeks a construction project manager to oversee significant infrastructure projects. You will manage construction work packages, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure project delivery aligns with quality and budget standards. Ideal candidates will have a construction management degree and experience in large-scale projects. This role offers hybrid working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction project management.
• Experience managing contractors and construction teams.
• Familiarity with regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of construction work packages.
• Oversee construction planning and risk management.
• Manage relationships with contractors and regulators.

Skills

Construction project management

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement understanding

Risk management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Membership of APM, ICE, CIOB

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

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Job Description

Location: Falmer (Hybrid Working)

We are delivering one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes, with over £5bn of investment planned through its Major Projects directorate. These Strategic Resource Option (SRO) projects are nationally significant and critical to securing long‑term water resilience across the region.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to work on a £1bn+ infrastructure programme involving cutting‑edge engineering, innovative procurement models (including PPP/PFI), and nationally significant construction projects. You'll be part of a newly formed directorate with the chance to shape delivery from the ground up.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for managing a defined package of construction work within a broader project workstream, reporting to a Senior Project Manager.

Your focus will be on construction planning, delivery, and coordination across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.

Key programmes include:

• Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) – a third‑party funded delivery model for major assets.
• Development Consent Order (DCO) – enabling delivery of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of construction work packages, ensuring alignment with programme milestones, budgets, and quality standards.
• Oversee construction planning, risk management, and governance processes.
• Support procurement strategy and tender development for major construction contracts (£1bn+).
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical and electrical engineers, contractors and consultants.
• Manage relationships with contractors, regulators and industry bodies to ensure compliance and collaboration.
• Ensure accurate reporting of construction progress, performance metrics and financial forecasts.

About You

You’ll bring proven experience in construction project management, ideally within large‑scale infrastructure or utility projects. You’re confident managing complex workstreams, navigating regulatory environments and driving delivery in high‑pressure settings.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in construction or engineering project delivery.
• Experience managing contractors and construction teams on major infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with regulated environments and multi‑stakeholder programmes.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of procurement and contract models (e.g., NEC, PFI/PPP).
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in project planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6).

Other Relevant Information

• Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
• NCI – Critical Infrastructure.
• Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC).
• End‑to‑End Delivery experience, including Planning, Design and Build.
• Industry background can include Utilities (Water / Power), Highways, Infrastructure, Construction.
• Budgets of over £30mil – major project experience.
• Enabling works / projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Membership of APM, ICE, CIOB or similar (or working towards).
• Experience with DCO or NSIP projects is advantageous.

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