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Pathfinder Project Manager
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2026-10-09
Job Title: Pathfinder Project Manager (Clean Rivers and Seas Task Force)
Location: This is a hybrid role operating within the East of our region (for these reasons, we can only accept applications from people who hold a full, clean driving license)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Salary: Up to £55k depending on skills and experience
About the role:
Storm overflows are very provocative and not acceptable to our customers and stakeholders. We want to lead the charge in resolving the current situation.
That’s where our Clean Rivers and Seas Task Force comes in, creating pioneering and industry-leading solutions to reduce spills and reliance on overflows whilst also enhancing the environment for our communities. Currently delivering a £45million pathfinder programme which rapidly expands to £1.5billion over next 10 years.
The programme has been very successful, and we are now expanding the team so we can continue to work in partnership to deliver a larger programme of sustainable and innovative interventions to reduce the use of storm overflows.
What you will be responsible for:
As a Pathfinder Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the Task Force’s Programme of work is delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards
Our Project Managers play an integral role in helping the Task Force to achieve their vision, to enhance the environment through the dramatic reduction in spills and the need to use storm overflows.
You will provide project management assistance and coordination to primarily, the Catchment Risk Management Programme, ensuring that projects conform to the governance process and that projects are delivered on time and to appropriate standards.
Promoting good practice in terms of project planning and control, in collaboration with both the customers, and colleagues within the Catchment Risk Management Team, Procurement, the relevant governing bodies, etc.
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What you’ll bring to the role:
You are passionate and committed to doing the right thing and improving the environment.
You will have an understanding of Health & Safety practice and law (desirable).
You will have had exposure to forecasting, finance and building programmes.
You are an expert in juggling competing projects and plans.
High level of planning and scheduling skills, ensuring the complex activities of interrelated project teams are controlled, coordinated and linked into the overall programme.
The ability to work to tight time pressures and to present clearly articulated reports and presentations is a key component of this role.
Effective communications skills at all levels, ability to work effectively as part of a team. Strong influencing and persuasion skills required, e.g. to promote change, ensure governance.
Understanding of industry wide best practice relating to project management.
Experience dealing with contractors/suppliers.
Knowledge
Technical
- Understanding of industry wide best practice relating to project management
- Experience dealing with contractors/suppliers
- Identifying risks and potential impacts and escalating as appropriate.
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 3 A levels
Desirable
- APM PM
Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.
You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation
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Our Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Additional information:
In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks, including security vetting.
Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment.
Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.
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