In this role you lead the delivery of large-scale water and wastewater schemes for key clients in the Thames South East region, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to move projects from identification through to handover. You will manage safety, scope, cost, and quality while maintaining strong client relationships and governance. You drive design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, aligning with NEC contracts and company procedures. This is a chance to shape major critical infrastructure with cross-functional collaboration and a clear impact on regional water resilience.
Pay / Benefits
27 days holiday
discretionary annual bonus
above market pension
life assurance
health screening
enhanced sick pay
Responsibilities
Engage with key water clients to understand needs, identify opportunities, and support tendering teams
Oversee a portfolio of projects across design, civil, MEICA, commissioning, and handover
Lead delivery across programme, budget, HSE, and progress for all projects
Develop and mentor staff, supporting development and retention
Maintain professional relationships with senior client representatives
Apply NEC contracts knowledge and manage commercial aspects
Coordinate with design teams to meet client standards and regulatory requirements
Provide technical input for tenders and support bid efforts
Create and maintain detailed programmes using MS Project and Primavera P6
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality systems
Produce performance reports and participate in monthly reviews
Finalize contract documentation with Commercial Team and manage variations/final accounts
Key requirements
10+ years’ post-graduate experience in a client-facing capacity within the water/wastewater/MEICA sector
Working knowledge of large-scale Municipal Wastewater Treatment processes and MEICA design/operations
Understanding of design processes (HAZOP, HAZCON) and health and safety in project delivery
Proven track record delivering significant water/wastewater projects with supply chain collaboration
Strong knowledge of CDM regulations in project delivery
Self-motivated with ability to identify critical delivery risks and keep projects on time and budget
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