Project Manager – Water & Utilities

Sussex Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will lead the delivery of gravity and pressurised wastewater system projects across Sussex and Kent. You will manage full project lifecycles within the Southern Water framework, ensuring safe, high-quality, commercially successful outcomes. You will coordinate design, delivery on site, and client relationships while maintaining program accuracy and CDM compliance. The position offers exposure to utility-scale projects and cross-functional collaboration to drive project success. This is a hands-on leadership role with a clear impact on safety, quality and schedule.

Pay / Benefits

Competitive Salary
23 days annual leave
Car allowance – 4,800 per annum
Access to Peoples Pension scheme after probation
Life Assurance
Critical Illness cover after joining pension

Responsibilities

Manage projects from pricing to delivery, including client relationships and scope/budget control
Design, direction and supervision of operatives, subcontractors, and suppliers
Procure plant and materials and ensure safe practices at all stages
Create and maintain project program aligned with client expectations and CDM requirements
Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and other business areas to obtain information, licenses, and permits
Prepare project documentation (CPP, RAMS) and manage CDM compliance
Provide progress reports to internal and external audiences
Collaborate with the commercial team on scoping, pricing, contracts, and change control
Perform additional duties as required

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