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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.

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