Project Manager, Civil Engineering, Operations Manager

Summary:

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

Do you want to lead exciting projects that have a direct, positive impact on people's lives?

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Project Manager to join our team and help us deliver a diverse range of clean water infrastructure projects.

You'll be at the heart of our mission to provide a reliable, clean water supply to our customers. This is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of projects from start to finish-from upgrading treatment works and installing new pipelines to maintaining reservoirs and improving pumping stations. You'll be managing contracts and ensuring everything runs smoothly, safely, and on time. We're a company that values expertise and innovation, and your work will be vital in helping us meet the challenges of the future.

Main responsibilities:

• Project Delivery:
  Manage the full lifecycle of strategic main installations and diversions, from initial feasibility and planning through to construction and commissioning.
• NEC Contract Management:
  Lead the administration of contracts, specifically focusing on the NEC3/NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) framework to ensure fair and effective project delivery.
• Financial & Schedule Control:
  Develop project budgets, forecast costs, and manage detailed schedules to ensure we deliver vital infrastructure on time and within funding.
• Safety & Quality Leadership:
  Champion a strong Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) culture, ensuring all strategic main works comply with CDM regulations and our rigorous technical standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Act as the face of the project, liaising with internal operations teams, engineering consultants, local authorities, and landowners to navigate the complexities of cross-country pipeline routes.
• Risk Management:
  
  Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with large-scale excavations, utility strikes, and environmental constraints.

You'll need:
Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Relevant Expertise: A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience in heavy infrastructure).
• NEC Professionalism:
  You must hold an NEC3 or NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation (ECC) or demonstrate significant hands-on experience managing projects under these conditions.
• Strategic Mains
  
  Experience:
  
  A solid understanding of the design and construction principles of large-diameter water mains, including pressure testing, chlorination, and connections.
• Project Lifecycle Mastery: A proven track record of managing complex civil engineering projects from initiation to final account.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  The ability to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders, from site teams to regulatory bodies, while maintaining South East Water's reputation.
• Adaptability: A desire for autonomy and the ability to navigate complex projects in an environment that values technical innovation.
• Systems:
  Competent in using project management and standard office software (MS Office Suite, Google Workspace). software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6)

Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.

We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Benefits package:

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

What can you expect from your recruitment?

• To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website.
• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now!

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