Senior Project Manager - Water Industry

RPS; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a team delivering clean water pressure management schemes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clean water networks and project management, coupled with strong leadership and communication skills. Join us to make a meaningful impact on millions of lives by enhancing water management services. This role offers opportunities for personal development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Flexible work arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leadership and management of people and projects, ideally in utility service.
• Proven experience managing performance and analyzing data to implement change.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and water industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a clean water team delivering pressure management schemes.
• Manage team workload planning and provision of technical direction.
• Oversee health and safety, quality, and environmental aspects of projects.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external clients.

Skills

Leadership and management

Clean water networks

Performance management

Communication skills

Project Management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Chartered Membership (e.g. MCIWEM)

Job description

Overview

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We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to provide technical leadership and guidance to a project team of clean water pressure management engineers and data analysts. You will be expected to demonstrate significant experience in clean water network hydraulics, modelling and engineering principles.

About The Team

RPS Water Consulting is a team of Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy development to water industry clients to support business planning and delivery. This is an evolving industry requiring innovation, dedication, and teamwork to meet client needs. Our Water Consultancy business has a range of prestigious AMP8 programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond.

About You

As a key member of the Water Consultancy business, your role as Senior Project Manager is critical to delivering great projects for water industry clients. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team of water project experts on a range of capital delivery projects. You will contribute your skills to a dynamic and innovative environment and help deliver meaningful impact on millions of lives in the UK. You will work with the largest water companies in the region to ensure a positive and enduring influence on the communities we serve.

Your Responsibilities

• The leadership of a clean water team delivering pressure management schemes.
• Line Management of a team with overall responsibility for day-to-day workload planning and prioritisation, provision of technical direction and support, driving staff performance, motivation and career development.
• Management of all health and safety, quality and environmental aspects of projects.
• Responsible for commercial performance, forecasting and risk management, leading bids and proposals.
• Ensuring quality of project outputs and compliance with standards, specifications, and governance requirements.
• Building, maintaining and managing strong and collaborative working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Leading change management and continual improvement of the business and people to realise a high-performing team culture.
• Leading on growth, identifying opportunities to grow existing workstreams and developing new opportunities.

Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Extensive experience in leadership and management of people and projects, ideally in utility service or similar, with the ability to deliver results in an operational environment.
• Proven experience managing performance and the ability to analyse data to implement change, with outstanding communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge in clean water networks and pressure management.
• Ability to engage at all levels, influence others and contribute to contract and business development strategy ensuring efficient use of resources and equipment.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and water industry regulation.
• Ability to coordinate and manage staff at all levels, including line management of less experienced colleagues, and foster continuous improvement.
• Ability to build, lead and motivate a team internally and with external clients, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Ability to manage and support senior project managers to manage small to large projects/packages and programmes of work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Project Management experience with a comprehensive commercial understanding.
• Proficient in MS Office and related work management systems and applications.
• Experience working in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Preferably Degree qualified in a relevant discipline, with postgraduate qualifications an advantage.
• Chartered Membership of an Institution e.g. MCIWEM C.WEM or demonstrable relevant experience.

What’s in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway put you in the driving seat of your career, with support as far as you want to go. We value diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles to develop innovative ideas. You are not just a number here—you are part of the solution.

Why RPS?

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We support flexible work arrangements and hybrid offices to balance client needs with a healthy work-life balance. Collaboration and social connection are encouraged.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

RPS is part of Tetra Tech since January 2023 and is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. With a large global presence, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an urbanising and resource-scarce world. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS provides market-leading development and project opportunities for our people.

Come and join our team and truly make a difference in the future of water.

What happens next?

If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview. If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

Mutual Dignity and Respect

We are committed to embedding principles of mutual dignity and respect in all People processes and monitor our performance accordingly. The information provided will be treated in confidence and will not be part of the selection process.

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