Senior Project Manager, Major Projects

Senior Project Manager, Major Projects – Cheddar 2 (SRO Programme)

Location:

Exeter or Bristol HQ – Hybrid working – Full‑time
Salary:
Up to £100,000 per annum, commensurate with experience and skills.

• Lead and coordinate a large multidisciplinary project team.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, partners, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, trust and high performance.
• Support and develop team members to achieve their full potential.

• Manage day‑to‑day delivery of the Cheddar 2 project.
• Develop and oversee plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Ensure delivery aligns with programme governance and regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor performance across scope, cost, schedule and quality.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and escalations.

• Work closely with PMO, commercial, procurement, finance and risk functions.
• Ensure joined‑up delivery across all project work streams.
• Support progression through programme and regulatory gateways.
• Embed consistent project controls and reporting practices.

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across regulators, local authorities and partners.
• Support procurement and contract management activities.
• Contribute to business cases, approvals and governance submissions.
• Provide high‑quality reporting and insights to programme leadership.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

• Extensive experience in project management, including leadership roles.
• Proven track record delivering large, complex infrastructure or capital projects.
• Experience working in regulated or highly complex environments.
• Strong background in project governance, controls and delivery frameworks.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and competing priorities.
• Water, utilities or environmental sector experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of Ofwat delivery models (DPC/SIPR) or privately financed models (advantageous).

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent).
• Professional membership (desirable).
• Health, safety or construction‑related training (advantageous).

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Confident communicator with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating in complexity.
• Passionate about delivering meaningful, sustainable outcomes.

• Deliver a nationally significant infrastructure project with real impact.
• Work within a high‑profile, strategic programme shaping the region’s future.
• Collaborate with passionate, purpose‑driven colleagues.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in a complex delivery environment.

• Competitive salary – based on experience and expertise.
• Company car or car allowance – supporting role requirements.
• Annual bonus scheme – rewarding company performance.
• Pension scheme – helping you plan ahead.
• Flexible working – hybrid options and work‑life balance.
• Healthcare support – access to wellbeing and support services.
• Employee discounts – savings on a range of products and services.
• Annual leave – time to recharge and reset.

Mandatory DBS check will be required as part of the onboarding process.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates, including those from diverse backgrounds, are encouraged to apply.

Apply today and help secure water for the future.