Senior Project Manager - Water Industry

RPS; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Bristol to lead a team in delivering clean water pressure management projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and clean water networks. This role offers a comprehensive career development path and a supportive work environment tailored to work-life balance.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Transparent career pathway

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leadership and project management.
• Ability to manage performance and analyze data.
• Proven knowledge of clean water networks and pressure management.
• Experience in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering pressure management schemes.
• Manage day-to-day workload and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on projects.
• Drive commercial performance and risk management.

Skills

Leadership and management of people

Performance management

Clean water networks knowledge

Communication skills

Understanding of regulations

Team building and motivation

Project management experience

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Postgraduate qualifications (advantage)

Chartered Membership (e.g. MCIWEM)

Tools

MS Office suite

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.

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, continual Improvement of 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 the leadership and management of people and projects, ideally gained in the utility service industry or similar and the ability to deliver results in an operational environment.
• Proven experience managing performance and ability to analyse data to implement change, coupled 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, improving organisational effectiveness and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ability to build, lead and motivate a team both internally and in partnership with external clients, and provide 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, self-disciplined and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Project Management experience and ability to demonstrate a comprehensive commercial understanding.
• Proficient in the use of the MS Office suite; work management systems and applications are essential.
• 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 puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you are part of the solution.

Why RPS?

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s 28,000-strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

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

Mindful that a truly welcoming organisation must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding principles of mutual dignity and respect in all People processes. This approach ensures that we reflect the communities and clients we serve, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services, Civil Engineering, and Professional Services

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