Senior Project manager 13
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Salary
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£56,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2440 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £56,500, and Southern Water is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals, Construction/civil engineering project delivery could fit this infrastructure role) or SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers, Water/wastewater engineering projects could be engineering-led). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
2026-09-14
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Falmer/Durrington (Flexible/Hybrid)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37
Salary: Competitive
About The Role
We are looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team in the Major Projects Capital Deliver Team, delivering critical water and wastewater projects with budgets of up to £100 million as part of our 5-year AMP cycle.
This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a role where no two days are the same—leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex programmes, and driving real change across the sector
What You Will Be Responsible For
As Project Manager, you’ll sit at the heart of project delivery—orchestrating everything from initial planning through to execution and completion.
You’ll align estimating, scheduling, procurement, design, and construction to ensure smooth, efficient progress.
- End-to-end project leadership—meeting schedule, quality, and budget objectives
- Creating and managing project schedules including key milestones (design, procurement, stakeholder sign-off, construction, etc.)
- Driving efficiency, facilitating collaboration, and resolving challenges quickly to keep the programme on track
- Coordinating internal teams and external partners, ensuring clear communication and shared goals
- Reporting on progress, forecasting, and risk to inform business decisions and reduce exposure
- Supporting strategic programme clarity alongside the Senior Project Manager
We're looking for someone who brings proven experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects—ideally within utilities, water, or construction—and who thrives on solving problems and driving progress.
You’ll be a strategic thinker who can unite multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders around clear goals, keeping projects on track and aligned with the bigger picture.
If you're confident managing risk, forecasting with precision, and balancing commercial priorities while delivering to time, cost and quality, you’ll feel right at home in this role.
As you will be required to travel to sites 2 day per week, a full, UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle is essential.
Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.
You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where
"Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water—and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you’re inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don’t need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference."
Our Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Additional Information
In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting.
Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment.
Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Southern Water, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2440 going rate of £56,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.