Southern Water
Project Manager

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Closing Date
2026-09-18
Job Title
Project Manager
Location
Flexible, Hampshire, Kent & Sussex (hybrid)
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
37
Salary
Up to £55k based on skills and experience
About the Role
Are you ready to lead projects that help shape the future of water services? We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team, delivering a range of planned projects as part of our AMP programme.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Lead projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and key milestones
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective project delivery
- Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies
- Foster collaboration between internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders
- Monitor project performance and provide regular updates, forecasts, and reports
- Ensure compliance with governance, health and safety, and business requirements
- Work closely with Senior Project Managers and Programme Managers to support successful programme delivery
What You’ll Bring to the Role
- Experience delivering planned projects within a utility, infrastructure, construction, or engineering environment
- Organised, proactive, and capable of managing competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on delivery
- Experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle
- Strong planning, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
- Confident managing project risks, budgets, and schedules
- Ability to build productive relationships across a range of teams and stakeholders
- Effective communication skills with the ability to provide clear project reporting and updates
- Motivated by delivering successful outcomes and continuous improvement
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About Us
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.
"Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water—and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you’re inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don’t need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference."


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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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