Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Surface Water

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Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder – Surface Water

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced surface water professional to lead the growth and development of a specialist practice. This senior role will combine technical leadership, project delivery, client development and team building, helping to shape a high-performing service across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, environmental and development projects.

You will manage projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget. Working with clients, technical specialists and delivery partners, you will provide trusted advice on flood risk, drainage, water management and surface water resilience. You will also contribute to business planning, identify new opportunities and support the preparation of high-quality bids and proposals.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver complex surface water, drainage and flood risk projects.
  • Develop strong relationships with clients, regulators and project partners.
  • Build and manage a capable, collaborative surface water team.
  • Provide technical assurance, mentoring and strategic direction to colleagues.
  • Identify opportunities for growth and contribute to market and service development.
  • Prepare scopes, fee proposals, programmes, reports and tender submissions.
  • Manage commercial performance, project risks, quality and health and safety requirements.

About you

You will be a confident project manager with substantial experience in surface water management, flood risk, drainage design or a closely related discipline. You should have a proven record of delivering multidisciplinary projects and developing lasting client relationships, alongside the commercial awareness needed to grow a technical practice.

A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience is required, together with strong knowledge of UK flood risk and drainage guidance, planning processes and environmental considerations. Professional membership or chartership, such as with CIWEM, ICE or a similar body, would be advantageous.

In return, you will have the opportunity to influence the direction of a growing practice, work on varied and meaningful projects, and play a key role in developing people, clients and technical capability.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 27/10/2026
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Senior Project Manager, Practice Builder - Surface Water

Vero Beach, Florida, United States of America Permanent Water

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