Project Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Project & Program Management

Closing Date

Job Title:

Project Manager x 2

Location:

Flexible – Within the Southern Water Region (Hybrid Working) Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

37 Salary:
Competitive

This is an exciting opportunity to join Southern Water's Wastewater Strategic Delivery Partner Non-Infrastructure team and play a key role in delivering Southern Water’s largest infrastructure and environmental investment programme to date. The team’s portfolio combines major wastewater improvements delivered through Strategic Delivery Partners (SDPs) and a single large project within Ofwat's Large Scheme Gated programme.

• We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead 2 significant wastewater WINEP projects on the South Coast, each has a CAPEX value >£50m.
• Secondly, we are seeking another experienced Project Manager to manage the Whitfield wastewater treatment works project which is being delivered by Ofwat's Large Scheme Gated programme.
• Whether you bring experience from water, energy, transport, defence, utilities, construction or other major infrastructure sectors, this is an opportunity to deliver projects that will have a lasting impact on customers, communities and the environment.
• Lead the delivery of wastewater non-infrastructure (above-ground) projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage project budgets ranging from tens to hundreds of millions of pounds, ensuring effective cost control, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and delivery strategies to achieve project objectives.
• Lead project governance and assurance activities, providing clear reporting and supporting robust decision-making processes.
• Support the development of business cases, investment approvals and project funding submissions.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks, issues and opportunities, implementing effective mitigation strategies where required.
• Balance scope, cost, quality and schedule requirements to deliver sustainable and value-driven outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Ofwat, the Environment Agency, Local Planning Authorities, delivery partners and contractors.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, accountability and effective communication across all project stakeholders.
• Manage the performance of delivery partners, ensuring contractual obligations, project outcomes and strategic objectives are achieved.
• Drive the successful realisation of project benefits and alignment with Southern Water's wider business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and all applicable legislation, regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.

• Experience delivering complex capital projects or programmes, ideally within infrastructure, utilities, construction or other regulated industries.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of technical, commercial and regulatory stakeholders.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experience developing or contributing to business cases and investment approvals.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing project budgets, including forecasting, cost control, financial reporting and performance against forecast.
• Experience identifying and managing project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to work effectively through ambiguity and change.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts or similar contract management frameworks.
• A UK Driving Licence & Vehicle.
• Desirable qualifications & experience Understanding of planning, permitting and environmental consenting processes.
• Experience working with a variety of procurement and delivery models.
• Experience delivering projects within a regulated environment.
• Experience with in the wastewater sector is beneficial; however, we welcome applications from…