Programme Manager – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Southern Water Region | Hybrid Working, £90k basic + bens ote £100k
Lead the Future of Water Infrastructure Projects
Are you a driven Programme Manager looking for an opportunity to lead large-scale infrastructure projects that make a real impact? If you have a passion for delivering high-quality projects, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and driving operational excellence, this could be the perfect role for you.
Why This Role?
Shape Major Infrastructure Projects – As a Programme Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of critical water and wastewater projects, ensuring seamless delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning.
Lead & Inspire – Manage and mentor teams, supporting Construction and Delivery Leads to achieve excellence.
Drive Efficiency & Quality – Implement best practices to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
Expand Your Expertise – Work on large-scale infrastructure programmes in a sector vital to public health and the environment.
Flexible Hybrid Working – Enjoy a balanced work-life approach with opportunities to work remotely and on-site as needed.
What’s in It for You?
Competitive Salary – Reflecting your expertise and leadership skills.
Hybrid Working – A mix of remote and on-site work for flexibility and work-life balance.
Generous Holiday Allowance – Helping you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Professional Development – Opportunities for training, career progression, and gaining further industry qualifications.
Pension Scheme – Providing long-term security for your future.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Including private medical insurance and wellness initiatives.
Exciting Project Exposure – Work on industry-leading infrastructure programmes with a talented and motivated team.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Programme Manager, you will take overall responsibility for project delivery, ensuring contracts run efficiently, safely, and to specification.
Leading and supporting teams through the design, construction, and commissioning phases.
Managing health & safety performance and ensuring all site activities comply with regulations.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, identifying opportunities for further collaboration.
Overseeing commercial aspects, ensuring accurate forecasting and cost control.
Driving innovation and continuous improvement in project delivery processes.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
Proven Programme Manager experience in infrastructure delivery, ideally within the water sector.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams.
Knowledge of health & safety regulations and a commitment to best practices.
Excellent communication skills and experience working closely with clients and stakeholders.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
Desirable Skills:
Experience in water/wastewater infrastructure projects or other process driven environments
Familiarity with Primavera or Power Project planning tools.
Chartered or near-chartered status in a construction-related discipline.
Take the Next Step in Your Career
This is an opportunity for a Programme Manager to make a significant impact in a sector that is essential to communities and the environment. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in delivering major infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you.
