Project Manager - Water Resources

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Project Manager – Water Resources

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of water resources projects from inception through to completion. This role will involve managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating technical and commercial activities, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high professional standard.

You will work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, regulators and internal stakeholders to develop practical and sustainable solutions. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of water resources, project governance and delivery, together with the confidence to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage water resources projects, programmes and studies across the full project lifecycle.
  • Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, budgets, programmes and resource requirements.
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration.
  • Monitor project performance, financial control, risks, issues, opportunities and change management.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, business cases, options appraisals and project documentation.
  • Engage with clients, regulators, contractors and other stakeholders to build positive working relationships.
  • Support the development of resilient, sustainable and cost-effective water management strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, health and safety requirements and quality procedures.
  • Contribute to business development activities, including bids, tenders, client presentations and the development of new opportunities.

About you

You will be a qualified or professionally experienced project manager with a background in water resources, water management, environmental engineering, hydrology or a related discipline. Experience delivering complex projects, managing budgets and working with a range of stakeholders is essential.

Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to make sound decisions and provide effective leadership. A relevant project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, APM or equivalent, would be advantageous. Experience of regulatory processes, flood risk, drought planning, water supply or environmental assessment would also be beneficial.

This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that support the long-term resilience and sustainability of water resources. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate a proactive, collaborative and commercially aware approach.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 03/11/2026
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