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Southern Water

Project Manager

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Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Manage water infrastructure projects up to £2M, delivering on time, budget, quality.
2d ago
£55,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Burham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,092 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Services
Wastewater Services
Sewage Treatment
Water Treatment
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leak Detection
Customer Support
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Wastewater Networks
Sewer Services
Water Treatment
Water Filtration
Drinking Water Systems
Water Purification
Residential Water Services
Role
What you would be doing
risk management
cost control
project delivery
financial monitoring
stakeholder coordination
asset upgrades
  • Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure smooth delivery and compliance.
  • Balance cost, quality, and time constraints to deliver sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions.
  • Lead and deliver water infrastructure projects aligned with regulatory standards and company objectives.
  • Monitor financial performance and ensure projects meet budgetary targets and KPIs.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain transparency and alignment.
  • Manage all phases of project delivery including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
  • Study support for job-related qualifications
  • Drive improvements in water infrastructure through asset upgrades, network enhancements, and process optimisation.
What you bring
budget management
infrastructure projects
nec contracts
stakeholder engagement
problem solving
team leadership
  • Financially astute with a track record of managing budgets and delivering value.
  • Proven experience managing capital infrastructure projects, ideally within the water or utilities sector.
  • Strong understanding of project lifecycle management and experience with NEC contracts or similar frameworks.
  • Skilled in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and navigating complex project environments.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and business case development skills.
  • Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Benefits
  • Occupational health services
  • Retail discounts
  • Generous pension scheme (up to 11% company contribution)
  • Company and performance-related bonus
  • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return-to-work options
  • Health Cash Plan and fully funded eye tests
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months)
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Two paid volunteering days annually
  • Digital GP service
Training + Development
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
2.25 million
Customers Served
Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.
0.5 GL
Drinking Water Pumped
Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.
£72m loss
Operating Loss
Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.
  • Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
  • Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
  • Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.
Culture + Values
  • “Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
  • “Collaborating with community partners”
  • “Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
  • “Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”
Environment + Sustainability
24% by 2025
Renewable Energy Target
Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.
75% by 2035
Storm Overflow Compliance
Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.
£7.8B Capital Plan
Environmental Investments
£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.
Three‑Star EPA
Environment Agency Rating
Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.
  • On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
  • Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
  • Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found
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