Project Manager
Exeter, England
South West Water – SWW - Engineering /
Permanent full-time /
On-site
At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with wildlife charities, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.
Do you want to work in one of the UK's most beautiful locations in a role you will work on a variety of interesting and diverse projects to improve the quality of life for all in the South West, across Bristol, Bournemouth, Devon & Cornwall?
We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Project Manager to join our busy Engineering team working in Exeter or Bristol. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 per annum plus excellent benefits and development opportunities within our established Engineering Team.
About the role:
As a Project Manager you will be supporting delivery of South West Water, Bristol Water and Bournemouth Water’s capital programme on behalf of our customers.
You will play an essential role, delivering our programme commitments. You will be managing a portfolio of projects throughout the project lifecycle from conception through to detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover across clean water and/or wastewater.
This is a pivotal and challenging role which requires the job holder to have a proven track record of effectively managing operational teams, as well as relationships with stakeholders - whilst balancing the needs to effectively delivering of all services associated with design and build within engineering.
This is an exciting time to join South West Water, as we bring together the best of the best, after our Bristol Water acquisition. You will be supporting the wider Engineering Delivery teams on multiple projects and helping us to achieve our ambitious delivery plans. From working on assisting to deliver additional water sources, our commitment to reach Net Zero by 2030, as well as delivery of our WINEP Programme expansion.
You’ll be joining us as we enter a time of innovation, creativity and vision. This is a tremendous opportunity and the projects you will be working on can only add value and help preserve the future of our natural environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Support development and implementation of the delivery strategy for the planned capital programme.
- Develop and implement delivery plans that are appropriately organised to delivery project objectives within defined parameters.
- Lead the delivery team to achieve project outcomes.
- Provide end-to-end project management working closely with Asset Management, Commercial and Procurement to scope delivery plans
- Contribute to the development of investment papers to quantify risks, resources, and delivery constraints.
- Apply robust governance arrangements at all levels of project management and change control. Accurately reporting on progress throughout project lifecycle.
- Develop strong collaborative working arrangements with the wider programme, internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage Health & Safety across projects and hold suppliers to account for their performance and drive improvements.
- Promote continuous improvement and innovation to deliver best value solutions for both the customer and the environment.
- Apply commercial acumen in the management contracts to ensure value for money.
What we are looking for:
- Professional status either in Engineering or Project Management (desirable)
- Experience working on projects in the Energy or Renewables industries
- Strong experience of Project Management
- Proven experience of Team Management to deliver projects within agreed timescales
- Management of budgets within a large organisation
- Experience of strong negotiating and influencing skills
What's in it for you:
- 26 days holiday allowance rising to 30 days plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Professional progression routes up to and including L7 qualifications, with our localised training partners
- Generous contributory pension scheme
- Discretionary bonus
- Share save scheme
- Subsidised healthcare benefits
- Plus, many more!
This isn’t just a job, this is a career; the opportunities to develop and grow your career with us are endless. Alongside ongoing training and development opportunities we offer some great benefits:
Closing date: 24th May 2024
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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