Water Resources Project Manager
Water Resources Project Manager
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Water Resources Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex projects that support the sustainable management, development and protection of water resources. This role will involve working across multidisciplinary teams, managing competing priorities and providing high-quality technical and project leadership from initial feasibility through to completion.
You will be responsible for planning and delivering projects within agreed scope, budget, timescales and quality standards. The role requires strong stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness and the ability to communicate technical information clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Key responsibilities
- Manage water resources, water supply, flood risk, catchment management or environmental improvement projects from inception to completion.
- Prepare project plans, budgets, risk registers, programmes and progress reports.
- Coordinate internal teams, consultants, contractors, regulators, landowners and other stakeholders.
- Commission and review technical studies, modelling, assessments and design work.
- Monitor project performance, manage change and implement appropriate mitigation where risks arise.
- Ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, health and safety standards and environmental objectives.
- Support procurement, tendering, contract administration and the appointment and management of suppliers.
- Contribute to business cases, funding applications, technical reports and investment decisions.
- Identify opportunities to improve resilience, sustainability and efficiency across water resource systems.
About you
You will have proven experience managing water resources or related environmental infrastructure projects, ideally within a regulated, consultancy, public sector or utilities environment. A strong understanding of water management, environmental legislation, project governance and risk management is essential.
You should be organised, commercially aware and confident in making informed decisions in a changing environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, alongside the ability to build effective relationships and motivate project teams. A relevant degree or professional qualification in water resources, civil engineering, environmental science, geography or a related discipline is desirable.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to resilient and sustainable water management while developing your professional expertise through varied and challenging projects.
Water Resources Project Manager
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