Water Resources Project Manager

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Water Resources Project Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Water Resources Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of complex projects that support sustainable water management, resilience and environmental improvement. This role will involve working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timescales, budgets and regulatory requirements.

You will manage projects from inception through to completion, coordinating technical specialists, consultants, contractors and stakeholders. The successful candidate will combine strong project management expertise with a sound understanding of water resources, catchment management, infrastructure or environmental programmes.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the development, planning and delivery of water resources projects and programmes.
  • Define project scope, objectives, budgets, milestones, dependencies and success measures.
  • Manage project risks, issues, changes and opportunities, ensuring effective mitigation and escalation.
  • Coordinate internal teams, technical advisers, delivery partners, regulators and community stakeholders.
  • Oversee the preparation of business cases, feasibility studies, technical reports and programme documentation.
  • Monitor progress, financial performance, quality and compliance, providing clear updates to senior stakeholders.
  • Support procurement, contract management and the appointment and oversight of external suppliers.
  • Promote sustainable, resilient and value-for-money solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

About you

You will have proven experience managing water, environmental, civil engineering or infrastructure projects, ideally within a regulated or public-sector environment. A relevant qualification in project management, water resources, engineering, environmental science or a related discipline is desirable. Professional accreditation or formal project management training would also be advantageous.

You should be confident interpreting technical information, managing budgets and programmes, and making informed decisions in a changing environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

In return, you will have the opportunity to contribute to important projects that protect water resources, strengthen environmental resilience and deliver lasting benefits for communities and the natural environment.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 04/11/2026
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Water Resources Project Manager

Tampa, Florida, United States of America Permanent Water

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