Job Description

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

We're looking for an Infrastructure Delivery Manager to lead the planning and delivery of key water supply projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget. You'll oversee a portfolio of critical infrastructure works, working with engineers, contractors, and regulators to meet both company goals and industry standards.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

Full accountability for delivering the capital infrastructure portfolio, for example mains renewals, Demand reduction enhancements, to the quality and standards required.


Create a professionally developing community of project delivery and technical expertise to increase organisational maturity, competence, and capability as a centre of technical excellence for capital programme delivery.


Rigorously challenge proposals to ensure capital programme delivery solutions maximise value whilst achieving business outcomes.


Lead the full lifecycle of water infrastructure projects, including planning, design, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and sustainability standards.


Provide regular project status updates to senior management and stakeholders, detailing project progress, risks, and key performance metrics.


Develop, manage, and track project budgets, schedules, and financial forecasts. Ensure all projects are delivered within approved financial and time constraints.


Engage and collaborate with internal teams (engineering, procurement, environmental, legal) and external stakeholders (contractors, suppliers, local authorities, and regulators) to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and met.


Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with infrastructure projects. Ensure that contingency plans are in place to address unforeseen challenges and project delays.

Oversee procurement processes and manage contracts with third-party vendors and contractors, ensuring that all terms and deliverables are met.


Improve control, delivery and ongoing visibility of all legislative compliance related works.


Application of construction design management regulations where necessary.


Ensure all work carried out is processed and stored in the relevant Company system in accordance with current GDPR guidance.


Operate in accordance with industry best practice.


Ensure Company and delivery partner activity aligns to the relevant quality standards, satisfying the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring everyone goes home better.

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

Experience of leading the delivery of substantial and complex capital programmes within infrastructure.


Expert understanding of capital delivery processes and infrastructure planning


Proven experience of developing and implementing capital delivery programme governance and gateway processes


Commercial approach to meeting future business investment needs


Leading a team to meet programme/project management objectives and targets with a diverse range of stakeholders


Experience of presenting complex and technical information to all levels of an organisation to obtain essential stakeholder buy-in


Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges effectively


Programme/project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 and/or Association for Project Management


Proven experience of financial forecasting, budget formulation, cost control, and reporting


Extensive knowledge of asset management systems within the engineering sectors and understanding of latest developments in digital engineering technology and technical assurance


An engineering or other relevant degree and chartered membership of a relevant professional institution such as the APM


Extensive knowledge of APM standards and principles

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways

, and that's why we're happy to consider

flexible working arrangements

. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications

so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

Please be aware,

the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are

eligible to live and work in the UK

.

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive

, we're unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we'll usually be in touch

within 4 weeks

of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At

Portsmouth Water

, we believe in rewarding our people. Here's just a taste of what's waiting for you when you join the team:

Holidays Made Better

Enjoy

27

days of annual leave

,

plus bank holidays

, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

A Pension That Works for You

We'll help secure your future with a

generous pension scheme

, contributing

up to 15%

because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

Performance Pays Off

You could earn a

non-contractual bonus

of

up to 6% of your basic salary

, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

Family Comes First

Whether you're welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we've got your back with

enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay

.

Peace of Mind, Always

Our

life assurance scheme

gives your loved ones extra security, with a

4x salary

lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Whether you need

confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7

through our Employee Assistance Programme, or

physical health support via our Virtual GP service

(available 8am10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the

HealthHero

app.

Additional Support When You Need It

We know life has its ups and downs. That's why we offer

Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa

giving you access to expert healthcare and 24/7 confidential support.

PW Perks Treat Yourself!

Enjoy exclusive

discounts at thousands of retailers

, plus exciting benefits like:

Electric Vehicle Scheme

(after 1 year)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

and

so much more!