ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for experienced pro-active Project Managers who can oversee projects from inception to completion and handover. You should be organised, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams whilst building credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
You will have Project Management experience in an Engineering, Construction, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Rail and transport, environmental or critical infrastructure environment, with the ability to bring fresh perspectives and ways of working.
We’re committed to ensuring “Everyone Home Safe Everyday”, therefore awareness of health and safety is essential. This means you will ensure safety, quality, and environmental outcomes through compliance with company standards, legislation, and Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations.
You will have proven expertise in contract management, procurement, and application of appropriate engineering contracts. This includes engineering contract management, and CDM regulations.
We’re committed to developing our colleagues and we’re seeking a commitment to achieving or holding an industry-recognised project management qualification, such as APM or PRINCE2.
Please note this role will require a DBS to be completed prior to employment
Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.
Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.
We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation.
NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties.

ABOUT US

Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.
We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we’d encourage you to apply

ABOUT US

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.
We are proud to serve our customers and we’re committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

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Documents
Business Plan 2025-30 - Essex & Suffolk Water - Download
Business Plan 2025-30 - Main Report - Download
Business Plan 2025-30 - Northumbrian Water - Download
Restore and Regenerate - Our Environment Strategy to 2050 - Downloa

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced Project Manager seeking a new opportunity?
We have exciting opportunities for Project Managers to join our Integrated Delivery Services team, working on short cycle projects across our water assets, ensuring they meet regulatory timelines, deliver business benefits, and provide customer value.
As Project Manager you will leading projects ranging from £500K to £20m, ensuring on-time delivery within budget, and to agreed quality expectations.
You will use your strong communication and influencing skills to engage with a range of stakeholders. In addition, you will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers, to achieve business outcomes and customer value.
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do as an organisation and you will be responsible for driving innovation in Project Management. You will drive efficiencies and continuous improvement through leveraging industry best practices.
You will manage project governance, benefits tracking, proactive risk management, and change controls in line with investment procedures.

OUR PURPOSE AT NWG IS CARING FOR THE ESSENTIAL NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENT, NOW AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.
We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business.
Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.