Senior Project Manager – Havant Thicket Reservoir

Institute of Project Management; Havant; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A water management organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Havant Thicket Reservoir project in the UK. You will be responsible for driving the delivery of the project, from design to commissioning. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in managing large civil infrastructure projects, especially in the water sector, and must possess strong communication and leadership skills. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is essential. This role offers potential flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience in design and construction management.
• Experience of leading major, complex civil infrastructure projects in the water sector.
• NEC contract management experience is essential, ideally with Option C target cost experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent Portsmouth Water at meetings and monitor schedule
• Manage procurement and performance of contract/subcontract packages
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within cost and quality standards.

Skills

Strong communication and team leadership skills

Good analytical skills

Strong appreciation of risk management techniques

Good knowledge of construction materials, processes, and equipment

Experience with Contract Management Software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Havant Thicket Reservoir

We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

Portsmouth Water is on the lookout for two dynamic Senior Project Managers to guide the Havant Thicket Reservoir project. These key roles will drive the successful delivery of the reservoir contract and associated works, overseeing everything from design and construction to commissioning. You will collaborate with expert advisers to ensure strict adherence to planning, licences, and regulations while managing vital stakeholder relationships. As a role model for health, safety, well-being, and environmental performance, you will also monitor contractor progress, deliver reports, and lead meetings with designers, stakeholders, and contractors. Join us in shaping the future of Portsmouth Water with a focus on high performance and values-based success!

Responsibilities

• Representing Portsmouth Water and Non-Statutory Sub-Group meetings
• Regular meetings with Stakeholders to monitor schedule of works and coordinate activity
• Production of monthly progress reports and governance approval papers
• Overseeing all direct reports allocated to the project packages and their future successful progression
• Leading procurement, monitoring, and performance of the contract/subcontract packages
• Liaising with external stakeholders to secure agreement or acceptance of the project delivery plans
• Liaising with Portsmouth Water internal stakeholders to ensure seamless handover into operation on completion through asset integration
• Ensuring project development is in accordance with standards, specifications, requirements, and policies established by Portsmouth Water and Havant Thicket Project
• Ensuring projects completed to time, cost, and quality within agreed ODI target dates and regulatory allowance
• Ensuring works carried out in accordance with Havant Thicket Health and Safety Management Plan, and Portsmouth Water Health and Safety policies

About You

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Good analytical skills with ability to review and write technical specifications, procurement strategies, business cases, decision support papers, and progress reports
• Strong appreciation of risk management techniques, with experience of managing budgets for large construction projects
• Good knowledge of construction materials, processes, and equipment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including; Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
• Experience of using Contract Management Software
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study
• More than 10 years of experience in design and construction management
• Experience of leading major, complex civil infrastructure projects, particularly in the water sector
• Experience of reservoir works and/or major earthworks would be an advantage
• NEC contract management experience is essential, ideally with Option C target cost experience
• Full driving licence (all applicants will be required to undertake a driving assessment)
• Recognised supervisory qualification or be able to commit to obtain such a qualification

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, this means we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you may want.

We support equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all sections of society. The Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work and live in the UK.

Benefits information can be discussed during the interview process.

About Company

Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If your application is of interest to us, we will normally contact you within 4 weeks of receiving your application.