Water Sector Programme Manager - Delivery, Change & Growth

Stantec; Brighton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Holidays

Private medical insurance

Group income protection & life cover

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Programme Manager to work with clients in the water sector on large scale capital investments. The role can be based from Brighton or Southampton, with the PMCM team guiding delivery from inception through completion.

You will oversee benefits, costs and commercial aspects, report performance metrics, lead change management, and drive continuous improvement to deliver successful projects while engaging stakeholders throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a programme manager.
• Experience in water sector preferable.
• Demonstrates a track record of successfully leading and managing teams to achieve desired outcomes.
• APM qualified or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage benefits, costs and commercial aspects of programmes to ensure financial efficiency and delivery success.
• Report performance metrics with accuracy and drive process improvements.
• Lead collaborative improvement and change management to foster safety and accountability.
• Conduct independent research and synthesize information to align strategy and resolve conflicts.
• Lead risk management, provide recommendations and engage stakeholders for informed decisions.

Skills

Programme management

Water sector experience

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Performance metrics

Education

APM qualification

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Programme Manager to work with clients in the water sector on large scale capital investments. The role can be based from Brighton or Southampton, with the PMCM team guiding delivery from inception through completion.

You will oversee benefits, costs and commercial aspects, report performance metrics, lead change management, and drive continuous improvement to deliver successful projects while engaging stakeholders throughout the process.