Senior Project Manager – Havant Thicket Reservoir

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

Job summary

A dynamic water management organization is seeking two Senior Project Managers for the Havant Thicket Reservoir project. These positions will oversee everything from design and construction to commissioning, ensuring adherence to regulations. Candidates must have over 10 years in design and construction management, strong communication skills, and experience in complex civil infrastructure projects, particularly in the water sector. Flexible working arrangements are available to meet diverse needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Represent Portsmouth Water and Non-Statutory Sub-Group meetings.
• Production of monthly progress reports and governance approval papers.
• Ensure projects are completed to time, cost and quality.

Skills

Strong communication and team leadership skills

Good analytical skills

Strong appreciation of risk management techniques

Good knowledge of construction materials

Working knowledge of Microsoft packages

Experience of using 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

• Represent 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
• Oversee all direct reports allocated to the project packages and their future successful progression
• Lead procurement, monitoring, and performance of the contract/subcontract packages
• Liaise with external stakeholders to secure agreement or acceptance of the project delivery plans
• Liaise with Portsmouth Water internal stakeholders to ensure that the project is ready for a seamless handover into operation on completion through asset integration
• Ensure project development is in accordance with the standards of, specifications, requirements and policies established by Portsmouth Water and Havant Thicket Project
• Projects completed to time, cost and quality, ensuring the project is delivered within the agreed ODI target dates and the regulatory allowance
• Ensure the works are carried out in accordance with the 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 the 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.

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.