Water Project Manager Design/Plan/Build in Brighton, East Sussex

Energy Jobline CVL; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking experienced Project Managers to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure projects in the UK. This role involves managing construction work packages, overseeing risk management, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and proven experience in large-scale project management. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction project management, ideally within large-scale infrastructure or utility projects.
• Experience managing contractors and construction teams on major infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with regulated environments and multi-stakeholder programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of construction work packages to meet programme milestones.
• Oversee construction planning, risk management, and governance processes.
• Manage relationships with contractors and industry bodies to ensure compliance.

Skills

Construction project management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Compliance management

Communication

Project planning tools proficiency

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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.

We are now seeking two experienced Project Managers with a strong construction background to help lead the delivery of these complex, large-scale infrastructure schemes.

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 (£1 bn+).
• 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).
• Experience with Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), NCI – Critical Infrastructure, Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC), End‑to‑End Delivery experience, including Planning, Design and Build.
• Budgets of over £30 m for major projects.
• Industry background in utilities (water/power), highways, infrastructure, or construction.

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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