Senior Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerApplylocations: FALMER: CHICHESTER: CHATHAMtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: June 22, 2026 (23 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR8462 Closing Date 22/06/2026 Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Non-Infrastructure Wastewater) Location: Falmer/ Chatham (Hybrid working available)- 3 office/site remaining WFH- Driving licence essential Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: To be discussed at screening stage About the role Are you ready to take on a key leadership role in the non-infrastructure wastewater sector?We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead a major sub-programme of work valued at circa £250 million as part of our AMP8 investment programme. You'll work closely with one of our Strategic Delivery Partners, driving performance and ensuring successful delivery of critical wastewater projects.This is a high-impact role within our Wastewater Capital Delivery team, where you'll lead multiple projects and teams to deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes aligned with our strategic goals. What you will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of multiple projects and sub-programmes within the wastewater capital portfolio Managing and supporting a Capital Delivery team, including four direct reports Driving programme performance, ensuring projects are delivered to time, cost and quality targets Working closely with Strategic Delivery Partners to oversee contractor performance and delivery Building strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders Managing financial forecasting, risk, and performance reporting across your programme Driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality standards Additional requirements specific to the role: Hybrid role with regular travel to Falmer and project locations Embedded working with Strategic Delivery Partners and contractors What you'll bring to the role: Essential Strong experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or utilities programmes, ideally within wastewater Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivery partners Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at a senior level Experience managing project performance, including risk, budgets and forecasting In depth understanding of health & safety and quality requirements in project delivery Desirable Experience delivering non-infrastructure wastewater programmes Experience building and managing contracts, including NEC Degree (or equivalent experience) in Science, Engineering or Management Chartered status (or working towards) Professional certifications such as APM Project Professional Qualification or Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner Similar Jobs (2) Project Managerlocations: 5 Locationsposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: June 10, 2026 (11 days left to apply) Project Managerlocations: 4 Locationsposted on: Posted 8 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: June 8, 2026 (9 days left to apply) Interested in the role? We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration. We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants. Our Benefits Company and performance-related bonus Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary Health benefits through a Cash Plan Two paid community volunteering days a year 25 days annual holiday Occupational health service Retail discount app We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options Everybody Welcome We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Need flexibility in your work? Does this opportunity excite you but you're not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that 'normal' office hours aren't possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we'll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?