Utilities | Infrastructure | Construction | Civil Engineering
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Shape the Future of UK Infrastructure
This is a rare opportunity to join a national utilities leader delivering one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in the UK water industry -- part of a multi-billion-pound investment into Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
As Project Manager (Major Projects), you'll play a key role in the delivery of 30m+ project packages that contribute to a 1bn+ programme -- securing the future of sustainable water supply while helping to shape projects of national importance.
This isn't just another project management role. It's a chance to work on landmark projects that will have a lasting impact on the environment, communities, and the next generation.
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The Role
You'll oversee the end-to-end delivery of major civil infrastructure projects, from planning and design through to construction, working across multiple functions and external partners.
You'll lead complex project packages within larger strategic programmes such as:
Strategic Resource Options (SROs) - multi-billion-pound water infrastructure projects
+ ? Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) - innovative funding models using private finance
? Development Consent Orders (DCOs) - enabling major, nationally critical construction
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Responsibilities
Lead the planning, budgeting, risk, and governance for your assigned workstream
Manage 30m+ budgets (with potential to oversee multiple concurrent projects)
Coordinate cross-functional teams - engineering, procurement, finance, legal
Drive procurement strategy and commercial model development, including PPP/PFI frameworks
Engage with regulators, partners, and contractors to ensure compliance and alignment
Deliver clear project reporting, milestone tracking, and performance updates
Support innovation, sustainability, and stakeholder collaboration throughout the delivery lifecycle
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About You
You're a strategic, detail-driven Project Manager with a background in civil engineering, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure. You thrive on managing complexity, coordinating diverse teams, and bringing clarity and leadership to high-value, high-impact projects.
Requirements:
Minimum 5+ years' experience delivering large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
Proven track record managing 30m+ budgets
Background in utilities, highways, or major infrastructure (not IT infrastructure)
Strong knowledge of planning tools (P6 / Primavera desirable)
Familiar with PPP / PFI / DPC funding models (preferred)
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proactive, organised, and able to manage ambiguity in fast-moving environments
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What's on Offer
60,000 - 70,000 base salary
Annual bonus & comprehensive benefits
Hybrid working model (Brighton office Tues-Thurs)
Training and professional development - AMP / P6 certifications available
Work on career-defining national projects that make a lasting environmental and community impact
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Why This Role?
Be part of a 1bn+ nationally significant programme
Gain exposure to next-generation infrastructure delivery models
Collaborate with industry leaders across design, build, and finance
Play a key role in a newly established directorate shaping the future of water and utilities
Apply now
to take the next step in your career and help deliver projects that truly matter.