Overview
Senior Project Manager - Water Infrastructure (AMP8 Programme)
Location: South West England
Client: South West Water, AMP8 Infrastructure Programme
Salary: Competitive, long-term opportunity
The Role
You’ll manage the successful delivery of multiple water infrastructure schemes, ranging in value from £500k to £40m, across all stages of the project lifecycle, from design through construction to handover.
This is a more client-side position with a strong focus on budget ownership, annual forecasting, and portfolio management. You will work within a small team, overseeing a portfolio of projects and ensuring governance, performance, and value are maintained across the programme.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of water infrastructure projects across the AMP8 programme, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality
- Own and manage project budgets, including cost tracking, governance, and financial reporting
- Produce and maintain yearly forecasting and budget planning, supporting wider programme financial planning
- Define and manage preliminary and detailed design and project requirements
- Develop detailed work programmes with the Project Planner
- Ensure full compliance with HSEQ legislation, CDM regulations, and company procedures
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to align expectations and deliver objectives
- Lead project delivery under NEC4 contracts, including commercial and change management
- Support tender preparation, pricing, and compensation event estimation
- Coordinate suppliers, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams
- Take ownership of temporary works and site execution oversight where required
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety
- Ensure all documentation meets client and project standards
About You / Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in the water or utilities sector
- Background in clean water, pipelines, deep excavations, or infiltration projects desirable
- Skilled in NEC4 contract management and commercial processes
- Confident managing budgets, forecasts, and reporting across multiple projects
Why Apply? Benefits
- Be part of a landmark AMP8 infrastructure investment programme
- Deliver technically challenging and environmentally important projects
- Long-term career prospects with progression opportunities
- Competitive salary, benefits, and supportive team culture
If you're an experienced Project Manager looking to make an impact in sustainable water infrastructure, apply today with your up-to-date CV. One of our consultants will be in touch if your application is successful.
Mario
Carrington West
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