Job Description
You will like
Managing major utilities projects from Brighton office with hybrid for a utilities leader who are embarking on one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in the water industry.
You can be proud to be a part of nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) that are central to future-proofing water supply & raising environmental standards across the region.
You will like
The Project Manager job role itself, where you will play a key role in a nationally significant, £1bn+ infrastructure project, working with cutting-edge technologies and innovative funding models (including PPP/PFI).
You will support major infrastructure programmes including their Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) initiative - a pioneering model using third-party finance to fund future assets - and their Development Consent Order (DCO) workstream, which enables the delivery of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). More specifically:
- Leading the delivery of your workstream package through planning, risk management, and governance.
- Supporting the development of commercial models and procurement strategy (including £1bn+ tender design).
- Coordinating cross-functional teams including engineering, finance, procurement and legal.
- Managing stakeholder relationships across internal teams, suppliers, regulators and other industry bodies.
- Ensuring the delivery of high-quality project information, performance reporting and financial forecasting.
Location: Based out of Brighton Tuesday to Thursday
You will have
To be successful as Project Manager, we are looking for an accomplished major projects manager, £30M+, with a healthy mix of the following:
- The ideal candidate will bring strong project management experience, ideally gained within engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
- You will be able to demonstrate the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple workstreams and shifting priorities with confidence.
- Experience working within regulated settings or large, multi-stakeholder organisations is essential, along with commercial awareness and an understanding of third-party finance models such as PFI or PPP (desirable but not essential).
- Understanding of engineering contracts would be beneficial, supported by excellent problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication.
- The role also requires someone who is proactive, organised, and able to manage ambiguity, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
- Experience using P6 (Primavera) planning tools would be an advantage.
- This employer will also provide training to attain certification in AMP &/or P6 qualifications.
You will get
As a Project Manager here, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £60K-£70K + Package
Comprehensive benefits, excellent pension, plus bonus!
You can apply
To Project Manager by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or by sending CV in confidence to (url removed)
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