Senior Program Manager (Water / Wastewater Industry) - East Business Unit

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Senior Programme Manager – Water and Wastewater

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead the successful delivery of major water and wastewater programmes across an established regional business unit. This role will be responsible for managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects from initial planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed commercial, technical and performance objectives.

Working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams, you will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of capital projects and operational improvements. You will establish effective governance, manage programme risks and dependencies, and ensure that all activity supports long-term business and customer outcomes.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, mobilisation and delivery of water and wastewater programmes.
  • Set clear objectives, milestones, budgets and performance measures across multiple projects.
  • Manage programme-level risks, issues, change control and stakeholder expectations.
  • Provide strong commercial oversight, including forecasting, cost control and contract performance.
  • Coordinate design, construction, commissioning and handover activities.
  • Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality.
  • Build productive relationships with clients, supply chain partners and senior stakeholders.
  • Mentor project managers and contribute to the development of programme delivery capability.

About you

You will have significant experience managing large-scale programmes within the water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure or wider engineering sectors. A strong understanding of regulated environments, construction delivery and contract management is essential, together with a proven record of achieving successful outcomes across complex portfolios.

You will be a confident communicator and collaborative leader, able to influence at all levels and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Strong commercial awareness, excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving are required.

Essential experience and qualifications

  • Substantial programme or senior project management experience within water, wastewater or related infrastructure.
  • Experience managing budgets, teams, risks, contracts and supply chain partners.
  • Knowledge of relevant industry standards, health and safety requirements and regulatory expectations.
  • A recognised project or programme management qualification is desirable.
  • Willingness to travel across the regional business area as required.
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Added 02/11/2026
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Senior Program Manager (Water / Wastewater Industry) - East Business Unit

Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America Permanent Wastewater

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