Technical Team Project Manager

Job Title: Technical Team Project Manager

Location: Falmer, East Sussex (hybrid – 3 days per week office/ based on operational requirement and remaining WFH)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: circa £50,000 (depending on skills and experience)

About the role

If you’re passionate about using your project management expertise to deliver real environmental change, this is your opportunity to join Southern Water’s Clean Rivers & Seas Taskforce.

Following the success of a £45m pathfinder programme, we are now delivering a £1.5bn storm overflow reduction programme—one of the most ambitious environmental initiatives in the UK water sector. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the technical interventions that will transform how storm overflows are managed, improving water quality for communities and ecosystems across the region.

Job Overview

As Technical Team Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a portfolio of complex technical projects that underpin the Clean Rivers & Seas programme. You will provide strong programme control, financial oversight, and technical coordination, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will work across multiple workstreams—from concept through to delivery—integrating inputs from engineers, analysts, and delivery partners to support data-led, innovative solutions.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Programme & Project Delivery

• Deliver multiple technical projects to agreed scope, time, cost, and quality targets
• Develop and maintain programme schedules, milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Coordinate technical workstreams from design through to implementation

Financial & Commercial Management

• Manage elements of the technical programme budget
• Ensure robust forecasting, cost control, and performance reporting
• Work collaboratively with procurement and finance teams to drive value for money

Technical Coordination

• Oversee activities such as flow monitoring, data acquisition, modelling, and digital tool development
• Integrate technical outputs from multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure all deliverables are quality assured and fit for purpose

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Prepare business cases, governance papers, and regulatory submissions

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships across Southern Water and partner organisations
• Promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

About You

We are looking for a driven and collaborative project manager who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment.

You will bring:

• Proven experience delivering technical or infrastructure projects
• Strong programme control, financial management, procurement and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience operating within regulated or governance-led environments
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience in the water, utilities, or environmental sector
• Project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent)

About Southern Water

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 senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.

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.

If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)

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.