Program Manager, Water Resources
We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager, Water Resources, to lead the planning and delivery of complex water resource programmes from strategy through to implementation. The role will involve coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing interdependent projects and ensuring that work is delivered safely, sustainably, on time and within budget. You will work across technical, operational, regulatory and community-facing functions to support resilient water resource planning and long-term environmental outcomes.
Key responsibilities will include developing programme plans, governance arrangements, budgets, risk registers and performance measures; overseeing feasibility studies, investigations, design and delivery activities; and monitoring progress against agreed milestones. You will manage consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders, ensuring that outputs meet quality, regulatory and commercial requirements. The post-holder will prepare clear reports and recommendations for senior decision-makers, lead programme meetings and assurance reviews, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, innovation and value for money. You will also support stakeholder engagement, including liaison with regulators, local authorities, landowners, communities and environmental groups, while ensuring that risks, issues and changes are managed effectively.
You will need substantial experience of managing complex programmes or portfolios within the water, environmental, infrastructure or public sector, together with a strong understanding of water resources, environmental regulation and sustainable asset or catchment management. Excellent organisational, financial and risk management skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret technical information and communicate it clearly to a range of audiences. Experience of procurement, contract management, project assurance and working with multidisciplinary delivery partners would be advantageous. A relevant degree or professional qualification, such as in water management, engineering, environmental science, project management or a related discipline, is desirable. We are looking for a collaborative and commercially aware leader who can build effective relationships, make sound decisions and maintain momentum across a complex programme of work.
Program Manager, Water Resources
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