Water Project Manager Design/Plan/Build

Location: Falmer (Hybrid Working)We are delivering one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes, with over £5bn of investment planned through its Major Projects directorate. These Strategic Resource Option (SRO) projects are nationally significant and critical to securing long-term water resilience across the region.We are now seeking two experienced Project Managers with a strong construction background to help lead the delivery of these complex, large-scale infrastructure schemes.Why Join Us?This is a rare opportunity to work on a £1bn+ infrastructure programme involving cutting-edge engineering, innovative procurement models (including PPP/PFI), and nationally significant construction projects. You'll be part of a newly formed directorate with the chance to shape delivery from the ground up.Role OverviewYou will be responsible for managing a defined package of construction work within a broader project workstream, reporting to a Senior Project Manager. Your focus will be on construction planning, delivery, and coordination across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.Key programmes include:Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) - a third-party funded delivery model for major assets.Development Consent Order (DCO) - enabling delivery of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).Key ResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of construction work packages, ensuring alignment with programme milestones, budgets, and quality standards.Oversee construction planning, risk management, and governance processes.Support procurement strategy and tender development for major construction contracts (£1bn+).Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers, contractors, and consultants.Manage relationships with contractors, regulators, and industry bodies to ensure compliance and collaboration.Ensure accurate reporting of construction progress, performance metrics, and financial forecasts.About YouYou'll bring proven experience in construction project management, ideally within large-scale infrastructure or utility projects. You're confident managing complex workstreams, navigating regulatory environments, and driving delivery in high-pressure settings.Essential Skills & Experience:Strong background in construction or engineering project delivery.Experience managing contractors and construction teams on major infrastructure projects.Familiarity with regulated environments and multi-stakeholder programmes.Commercial awareness and understanding of procurement and contract models (e.g., NEC, PFI/PPP).Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.Proficiency in project planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6).

• Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
• NCI - National Critical Infrastructure.
• Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC).
• End to End Delivery experience, including Planning, Design and Build.
• Industry background can include: Utilities (Water / Power), Highways, Infrastructure, Construction.
• Budgets of over £30mil - major project exp.
• Enabling works / projects.

Qualifications:Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.Membership of APM, ICE, CIOB or similar (or working towards).Experience with DCO or NSIP projects is advantageous.