Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Job Title:
Project Manager (Canel and River Trust)

Location: Worcester

Salary: £48,000 to £52,500, Company car/allowance and benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the water industry's most critical challenges while developing your expertise across data, network operations, and strategic resolution planning. Onsite is part of the South Staffordshire Group – a 3,000-strong organisation behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses – offering long-term development and career progression.

A fantastic new opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Drainage Services team based at our office in Worcester, Worcestershire. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing site operations on our Canel & River Trust framework contract, ensuring compliance with current health & safety regulations, meeting client’s requirements & public liaison. Site visits required meeting Crews and Client on some of the UK’s most stunning canals and navigable rivers.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on one of our highest profile contracts and enhance your career to the next level with a group that’s experiencing major growth. Onsite is part of SSI within the South Staffordshire Group, which is 3,000 employee-strong, behind South Staffs, Cambridge Water and a host of other businesses that feed into the utilities sector. You won’t just be joining one business;

you’ll be part of a group that can offer you variety and development for the whole of your career!

• Ensure compliance with client’s requirements, maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Conduct monthly audits and inspections to uphold quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with both our client & their customers to ensure satisfaction with the work being undertaken, fostering strong client relationships.
• Coordinate with local authorities to secure permits ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

• Required certifications:
  Supervisor Streetworks, SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safety.
• Preferred experience with Culvert Cleaning and CCTV.
• Expertise in health and safety regulations and compliance.
• Ability to programme works.
• Ability to lead and manage teams effectively, ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Family‑Friendly Leave:
  Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance:
  Life Assurance cover (role dependent) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
• Lifestyle & Perks:
  Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development:
  Hands‑on training and ongoing career development opportunities.
• Inclusion & Belonging:
  Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, and more.
• Performance & Recognition:
  Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
• Flexibility & Opportunities:
  Overtime available and flexible shifts/hybrid working (role dependent).

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

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