Supplies treated drinking water across southeast England via an extensive pipe network.
The successful candidate will oversee a portfolio of interdependent projects, providing high‑level strategic direction and ensuring each deliverable aligns with the company’s long‑term goals. Responsibilities include financial stewardship of multi‑million‑pound budgets, risk and dependency management, stakeholder engagement at executive level, and leading large‑scale organisational change. The role also involves matrix‑managing project teams and mentoring project managers to consistently exceed deadlines and quality standards.
Applicants must hold a professional project management qualification such as PMP and a programme management credential like PgMP, or an equivalent MBA degree. A proven track record of delivering complex programmes, strong financial acumen, expertise in building business cases, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders are essential. Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and change‑leadership skills are also required.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and will be subject to background, identity and employment reference checks. The role offers a salary starting from £85,000 per annum, dependent on experience, and promises a purposeful career helping to create a sustainable water supply for today and the future.
South East Water is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. The benefits package includes a stakeholder pension with up to 10 % employer contribution, 5–6 weeks of holiday, flexible annual leave, paid volunteering days, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and wellbeing initiatives.