South West Water
SRO Procurement Project Manager
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SRO Procurement Project Manager
SRO Procurement Project Manager – Strategic Resource Options Programme
South West Water – Exeter or Bristol HQ | Hybrid working | Full-time
About the Role
Title: Procurement Project Manager (SRO Programme)
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose
South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. As part of Pennon Group, we’re committed to a greener future, with goals including planting 300,000 trees, restoring peatlands, and supporting farmers/landowners in improving water quality and wildlife.
This critical role supports South West Water’s major infrastructure programme—where procurement is central to delivery. Join a strategic, collaborative team shaping a programme that will leave a lasting regional impact.
What You Can Expect
- Lead procurement across a significant major infrastructure programme
- Help shape strategy within a developing regulatory model (DPC/SIPR)
- Work with technical, commercial, and operational teams across stakeholders
- Play a key role in delivering sustainable, innovative outcomes
- Operate in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy & Delivery
- Develop and deliver procurement strategies for major project scopes
- Accountable for end-to-end procurement processes (from PQQ through to contract award) for the SRO major project portfolio
- Design fair, transparent and competitive procurement approaches
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Stakeholder & Market Engagement
- Engage with suppliers to encourage strong, diverse participation
- Ensure compliance with Procurement Act 2023 and Ofwat guidance
Governance & Collaboration
- Build clear, auditable processes for governance and reporting
- Collaborate with legal, engineering, and delivery teams
- Manage external advisers and support knowledge-sharing
Strategic Alignment
- Align procurement with widely held programme objectives
- Drive commercial awareness and problem-solving solutions
What We’re Looking For
Essential Criteria
✔ Experienced procurement manager with:
- Water/sector utilities or major infrastructure/construction experience
- Confidence leading complex, high-value procurements
- Strong procurement regulations and regulated industry knowledge ✔ Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills ✔ Commercial acumen with strategic delivery balance
Nice-to-Have
🔹 MCIPS qualification (or working towards it)
Why Join South West Water?
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Impact & Influence
- Shape a programme with lasting regional significance
- Procurement role with real strategic autonomy
- Work in multidisciplinary, purpose-driven teams
- Contribute to environmental and community value
Rewards & Benefits
📅 Competitive salary (based on experience/skills) 🚗 Company car allowance 💰 Annual bonus scheme 📉 Pension scheme 🏥 Private healthcare and assistance programs [e.g. Bupa Workplace Wellbeing] 📚 Professional development opportunities 🎁 Employee discounts 🌊 Generous annual leave entitlement
Worklife & Culture
💡 Core Values: 🔹 Be Rock Solid – Build trust & be dependable 🔹 Be You – En Worlds with authenticity 🔹 Be the Future – Drive progress, embrace challenges
🧭 Flexibility: Hybrid working options
🌟 Diversity & Inclusion: "Be yourself—we like it that way!" Inclusivity is institutional—diversity (of thought, culture, career paths) strengthens us.
Key Details
- Location: Exeter or Bristol HQ
- Environment: Hybrid working
- Full-time role
- Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026 🚨 Applications may close early if high volume received
⚠️ Note: Successful candidates undergo a mandatory DBS check as part of onboarding.
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