Project Manager (Major Projects)

Quality Assurance

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Reporting

Team Leadership & Coordination

You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Experience of PPP/PFI project finance desirable
• NEC Accreditation: Must hold NEC3 or NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation (ECC). Alternatively, provide evidence of extensive, hands-on experience successfully managing multiple projects as a Project Manager under NEC3/NEC4 ECC conditions.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage complex infrastructure projects through the entire lifecycle. Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Contract Management (NEC Expertise): Demonstrable, in-depth understanding and practical application of the NEC3/NEC4 ECC suite is essential. Ability to interpret contractual requirements and manage contractual processes effectively and fairly.
• Technical Acumen: Good understanding of civil engineering, M&E, or process principles, ideally within the water/wastewater sector. Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Financial Management: Strong budget management, cost control, and financial forecasting skills.
• Risk Management: Proficient in identifying, assessing, and managing project risks and opportunities.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build strong relationships and effectively influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving & Decision Making: Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions under pressure.
• Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate project teams.
• HSE Awareness: Strong understanding and commitment to health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices, including CDM regulations.
• IT Proficiency: Competent in using project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) and standard office software (Google Workspace).
• Significant, proven experience in the strategic oversight and management of complex, large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably within the water industry or similar regulated utility sectors.
• Proven track record of managing a project through its entire lifecycle, successfully delivering high-value capital works on time and within budget.
• Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.
• ​ Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Benefits package

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.
• ​​ What can you expect from your recruitment?
• To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.
• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
• ​ If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now!
• South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.

Compensation package

• Up to £73,000 p.a. plus Car Allowance