Closing Date
2026-04-28

Job Title: Project Manager Waste Capital Delivery

Location: Falmer - Driving licence needed to attend site visits

Contract Type: Full Time, Perm

Salary: up to £55,000 depending on skills and experience

Job Overview

In this role, you'll manage wastewater non-infrastructure projects with budgets of up to £2 million, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high standards of quality and safety. You will focus on projects that enhance wastewater services through innovative, non-infrastructure solutions such as process improvements, digital systems, and operational enhancements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to lead a diverse portfolio of smaller-scale yet impactful projects from initiation through to successful completion, helping to reduce reliance on external consultants and improving operational efficiency across wastewater services.

What you will be responsible for:

• Lead and manage wastewater non-infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery, focusing on improvements such as digital upgrades, process optimisation, and service delivery enhancements.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and mitigation strategies to ensure smooth execution.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to maintain clear communication and collaboration.
• Monitor budgets and ensure projects meet financial targets and KPIs.
• Balance quality, cost, and timeline constraints to deliver sustainable outcomes.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Proven experience delivering capital and non-infrastructure projects, preferably within wastewater or utilities sectors.
• Strong knowledge of project lifecycle management and familiarity with NEC contracts or similar frameworks.
• Financially savvy, with the ability to manage project budgets effectively.
• Skilled in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex project requirements.
• Results-oriented with excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and business case development skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and capable of leading teams under pressure with strong leadership qualities.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain's water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation

"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we'd love to hear from you-even if you don't tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."